PANASONIC DMC-TZ25EB User Manual

Operating Instructions

for advanced features

Digital Camera

Model No. DMC-TZ25

Before use, please read these instructions completely.

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Contents

Before use

Before use ..............................................5

Standard Accessories ........................... 7

Names and Functions of Main Parts ....8

Cursor button ................................................9

Preparations

Charging battery .................................. 10

Inserting the battery ....................................11

Charging the battery ....................................12

Remaining battery ....................................... 13

Guidelines for number of recordable

pictures and operating time .........................14

Inserting and removing the card

(optional) .............................................. 15

Picture save destination

(cards and built-in memory) ........................16

Memory capacity .........................................17

Recording capacity guidelines

(pictures/recording time) .............................17

Setting the clock .................................. 18

To change time setting ................................19

Basics

Sequence of operations ...................... 20

Taking pictures with your own settings

[Program AE] Mode ............................. 22

How to adjust focus ............................23

Taking pictures with automatic settings

[Intelligent Auto] Mode ........................24

About flash ..................................................24

Automatic Scene Detection .........................25

About the Happy colour setting ................... 25

[Motion Deblur] ............................................25

[iHandheld Nite Shot] ..................................26

[iHDR] ..........................................................26

AF Tracking .................................................27

[Intelligent Auto] Mode restrictions .............. 27

Taking motion pictures ....................... 28

Recording still pictures while a motion

picture is being recorded .............................31

Viewing your pictures

[Normal Play] .......................................32

Viewing motion pictures ..............................33

Capturing still pictures from

motion pictures ............................................34

Zooming in and viewing “Playback Zoom”
Viewing a list of pictures “Multi Playback” ...35
Viewing pictures by their recording date

“Calendar Playback” ....................................36

Deleting pictures .................................37

To delete multiple (up to 100)/

To delete all pictures ...................................38

Setting the menu .................................39

Menu type ...................................................40

Using Quick menu .......................................41

Using the [Setup] menu ...................... 42

[Clock Set] ...................................................42

[World Time] ................................................42

[Travel Date] ................................................42

[Beep] ..........................................................42

[Volume] ......................................................43

[Cust.Set Mem.] ..........................................43

[LCD Display] ..............................................43

[LCD Mode] .................................................43

[Guide Line] .................................................44

[Histogram] ..................................................44

[Video Rec Area] ......................................... 44

[Zoom Resume] ...........................................44

[Economy] ...................................................45

[Auto Review] ..............................................45

[No.Reset] ...................................................46

[Reset] .........................................................46

[USB Mode] .................................................46

[Output] .......................................................47

[VIERA Link] ................................................47

[3D Playback] ..............................................47

[Rotate Disp.] ..............................................48

[Version Disp.] .............................................48

[Format] .......................................................48

[Language] ..................................................49

[Demo Mode] ...............................................49

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Contents

Application (Record)

Using Zoom .......................................... 50

Zoom types and use ....................................51

Taking pictures with flash ................... 52

Taking close-up pictures .................... 54

[Macro Zoom] ..............................................54

Focus range ................................................55

Taking pictures with self-timer ........... 56

Taking pictures with Exposure

Compensation ...................................... 57

Recording while exposure is changed

automatically ([Auto Bracket]) .....................58

Determine aperture and shutter speed

and record ........................................... 59

[Aperture-Priority] Mode ..............................59

[Shutter-Priority] Mode ................................59

[Manual Exposure] Mode ............................60

Taking Pictures with
different picture effects

[Creative Control] mode ...................... 61

Taking pictures according to the scene

[Scene Mode] ....................................... 63

[Portrait] .......................................................64

[Soft Skin] ....................................................64

[Scenery] .....................................................64

[Panorama Shot] .........................................64

[Sports] ........................................................66

[Night Portrait] .............................................66

[Night Scenery] ............................................66

[Handheld Night Shot] ................................. 66

[HDR] ..........................................................67

[Food] ..........................................................67

[Baby] ..........................................................67

[Pet] .............................................................67

[Sunset] ....................................................... 68

[High Sens.] .................................................68

[Glass Through] ...........................................68

[Underwater] ................................................68

Taking 3D pictures

[3D Photo Mode] .................................. 69

Register your own settings and

record [Custom] Mode ....................... 70

[Cust.Set Mem.] ..........................................70

[Custom] ......................................................71

Burst function ...................................... 72

Recording with the Face Recognition

function [Face Recog.] ....................... 74

Registering face pictures ............................75

Editing or deleting information about

registered persons .....................................76

Useful features for travel .................... 77

[Travel Date] ................................................77

[World Time] ...............................................78

Entering Text ........................................79

Using the [Rec] menu ..........................80

[Aspect Ratio] ..............................................80

[Picture Size] ...............................................80

[Quality] .......................................................81

[Sensitivity] ..................................................81

[White Balance] ........................................... 82

[AF Mode] ....................................................84

[Quick AF] ....................................................85

[Face Recog.] ..............................................86

[Metering Mode] ..........................................86

[i.Exposure] .................................................86

[Min. Shtr Speed] ........................................87

[i.Resolution] ...............................................87

[Digital Zoom] ..............................................88

[Burst] ..........................................................88

[Color Mode] ................................................88

[AF Assist Lamp] .........................................88

[Red-Eye Removal] .....................................89

[Stabilizer] ...................................................89

[Date Stamp] ...............................................90

[Clock Set] ...................................................90

Using the [Motion Picture] menu ....... 91

[Rec Mode] ..................................................91

[Rec Quality] ................................................92

[Continuous AF] ...........................................93

[Wind Cut] ...................................................93

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Contents

Application (View)

Playing back still pictures recorded

using the burst function .....................94

Different playback methods

[Playback Mode] .................................. 95

[2D/3D Settings] .......................................... 95

[Slide Show] ................................................95

[Filtering Play] .............................................97

[Calendar] ....................................................97

Retouching pictures ............................ 98

[Auto Retouch] ............................................98

[Creative Retouch] ......................................99

Using the [Playback] menu............... 100

[Upload Set] ..............................................100

[Title Edit] ..................................................101

[Text Stamp] ..............................................102

[Video Divide] ............................................103

[Resize] .....................................................104

[Cropping] ..................................................105

[Favorite] ...................................................106

[Print Set] ..................................................107

[Protect] .....................................................108

[Face Rec Edit] ..........................................108

[Copy] ........................................................109

Connecting with other devices

Viewing on TV screen ....................... 110

VIERA Link (HDMI) (HDAVI Control™) ..... 112

Viewing 3D still pictures ............................ 114

Keep the recorded still pictures and

motion pictures .................................. 116

Copy by inserting the SD card into the

recorder ..................................................... 116

Dubbing playback pictures via AV cables

(optional) ................................................... 116

Use “PHOTOfunSTUDIO” to copy to your

computer .................................................. 117

Using with your PC ............................ 118

Copying still pictures and motion pictures
Uploading pictures to image-sharing

websites ....................................................121

....119

Printing ............................................... 122

Printing multiple pictures ...........................123

Making print settings on the camera .........124

Print with date and text ..............................125

Others

List of LCD monitor displays ............ 126

Message displays .............................. 128

Q&A Troubleshooting ...................... 130

Usage cautions and notes ................ 137

Recording mode icons

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Recording mode:

Available recording modes Unavailable recording modes

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Before use

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Camera handling

Keep the camera away from excessive vibration, force,
or pressure.

Avoid using the camera under the following conditions,

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which may damage the lens, LCD monitor, or camera
body. This may also cause the camera to malfunction or
prevent recording.

• Dropping or hitting the camera against a hard surface

• Sitting down with the camera in your pants pocket or
forcing it into a full bag

• Adding accessories to the camera strap

• Pushing with excessive force on the lens or LCD monitor

The camera is not dust resistant, splash resistant, or
waterproof.
Avoid using the camera in places with excessive dust
or sand, or where water can come into contact with the
camera.

Avoid using the camera under the following conditions,

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which present a risk that sand, water, or foreign material
may enter the camera through the lens or openings around
buttons. Be especially careful, because these conditions
may damage the camera and such damage may not be
repairable.

• In extremely dusty or sandy places

• In the rain or by the shore, where the camera may be
exposed to water

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Condensation (When the lens or the LCD monitor is fogged up)

Condensation may occur when the camera is exposed to

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sudden changes of temperature or humidity. Avoid these
conditions, which may make the lens or LCD monitor dirty,
cause mould, or damage the camera.
If condensation does occur, turn off the camera and wait

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about two hours before using it. Once the camera adjusts
to the surrounding temperature, fogginess will clear
naturally.

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Before use

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Always take a test shot first

Before important events when you will use the camera (at weddings, for example),
always take a test shot to make sure that pictures and sound record correctly.

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No compensation for missed shots

We cannot compensate for missed shots if technical problems with the camera or card
prevent recording.

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Carefully observe copyright laws

Unauthorised use of recordings which contain works with copyright for purposes other
than personal use is prohibited under copyright law. Recording of certain material may
be restricted even for the purpose of personal use.

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Also refer to “Usage cautions and notes” (→137)

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Standard Accessories

Check that all the accessories are supplied before using the camera.

The accessories and their shape will differ depending on the country or area where the

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camera was purchased.
For details on the accessories, refer to Basic Operating Instructions.
Battery Pack is indicated as battery pack or battery in the text.

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SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and SDXC Memory Card are indicated as card

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in the text.
Please dispose of all packaging appropriately.

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Keep small parts in a safe place out of the reach of children.

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Optional accessories

• Cards are optional. You can record or play back pictures on the built-in memory
when you are not using a card. (→16)

• Consult the dealer or your nearest Service Centre if you lose the supplied
accessories.
(You can purchase the accessories separately.)

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Names and Functions of Main Parts

Mode dial

Use this to select the recording mode.

Flash (→52)

Self-timer indicator (→56) /
AF Assist Lamp

Lens barrel

Lens

(→88)

Speaker

(→43)

Microphone (→21)

Zoom lever

Operate this when zooming in on a distant subject
to record it larger.

Motion picture button

Record motion pictures.

Camera ON/OFF switch

Use this to turn the camera’s power on and off.

Shutter button

Use this to focus and record still pictures.

Tripod receptacle (→139)

Card/Battery door

Release lever (→11, 15)

The illustrations and screens in this manual may differ from the actual product.

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(→11, 15)

Cursor button

LCD monitor

(→43, 126)

Charging
lamp

[DISP.] button

Use this to change
display.

Names and Functions of Main Parts

REC/PLAY switch (→18)

Use this to select the recording mode or playback
mode.

We recommend
using the supplied
hand strap to
avoid dropping
the camera.

[EXPOSURE] button

Operate this when setting the shutter speed or
aperture value. (Only in the

mode)

HDMI socket

(→110)

[AV OUT/
DIGITAL] socket

(→12, 110, 119, 122)

[Q.MENU] / [ / ] button

In the recording mode: Quick menu is displayed.
In the playback mode: Pictures are deleted.
During menu operations: The previous screen is

restored.

[MENU/SET]

• Use this to display the menus,

enter the settings, etc.

Left cursor button ( )

• Self-timer

Down cursor button ( )

• Macro Mode etc.

In this manual, the button that is used is indicated by .

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The illustrations and screens in this manual may differ from the actual product.

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Up cursor button ( )

• Exposure Compensation, Auto
Bracket etc.

Right cursor button ( )

• Flash

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Charging battery

Always charge before first use! (battery shipped uncharged)

• Charge the battery while it is in the camera.

Camera status Charge

Turn off (also in [Sleep Mode] (→45))

Turn on

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During playback only, the camera operates using power supplied from the electrical outlet via the
USB connection cable (supplied). (The battery is not charged.)

When the battery does not have sufficient remaining power, charging may be done

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regardless of the camera ON/OFF switch setting.
If the battery is not inserted, neither charging nor power supplying is made.

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About batteries that you can use with this unit

It has been found that counterfeit battery packs which look very similar to the
genuine products are made available to purchase in some markets. Some of
these battery packs are not adequately protected with internal protection to
meet the requirements of appropriate safety standards. There is a possibility
that these battery packs may lead to fire or explosion. Please be advised that
we are not liable for any accident or failure occurring as a result of use of a
counterfeit battery pack. To ensure that safe products are used we recommend
that a genuine Panasonic battery pack is used.

• Always use the dedicated AC adaptor (supplied), USB connection cable

(supplied), and battery for this camera.

Yes

No

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Inserting the battery

To charge the battery, insert it into the camera.

• Set the camera ON/OFF switch to OFF

Slide to the [OPEN] position
and open the card/battery
door

Insert the battery all the way

• Make sure to insert the battery in the
correct orientation.

• Insert all the way firmly until a locking
sound is heard, and check that the lever is
hooked over the battery.

Close the card/battery door

• Slide to the [LOCK] position.

Charging battery

Release lever

[OPEN] [LOCK]

Lever

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To remove battery

Move the lever in the card/battery
compartment in the direction of the arrow.

Always use genuine Panasonic batteries.

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If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product.

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Remove battery from camera after use.

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• Keep the battery in a plastic bag, making sure that it is kept away from metallic objects (such as
clips) when carrying or storing the battery.

To remove the battery, turn the camera off and wait until the LUMIX indicator on the LCD monitor

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goes off. (Failure to wait may cause the camera to malfunction and may damage the card or
recorded data.)

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Charging battery

Charging the battery

We recommend charging in a location where the ambient temperature is between 10 °C
and 30 °C (50 °F to 86 °F) (same for the battery temperature).

Set the camera ON/OFF switch to OFF

Charging lamp

AC adaptor
(supplied)

Align the marks ( to ) and
insert the plug.

USB connection cable (supplied)

• Always check the direction of the pins and
hold the plug straight to insert or remove it.
(If the cable is inserted in the wrong
direction, the pins could become deformed
and cause faulty operation.)

Computer

Getting ready:
Turn on the computer.

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Charging the battery by connecting the camera to the electrical outlet

Connect the AC adaptor (supplied) and the camera using the USB connection cable
(supplied), and plug the AC adaptor (supplied) into the electrical outlet.

• Be sure to only use the AC adaptor indoors.

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Charging the battery through the computer

Connect a computer to the camera using the USB connection cable (supplied).

It may not be possible to charge the battery from some computers depending on the

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computer specifications.
If the computer enters hibernation mode during charging, charging may be stopped.

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If a notebook computer that is not connected to an electrical outlet is connected to

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the camera, the battery of the notebook computer will be depleted. Do not leave the
camera and notebook connected for a long period of time.
Always connect the USB connection cable to the USB connector on your computer.

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Do not connect the USB connection cable to the USB connector of the monitor,
keyboard, printer, or USB hub.

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Charging battery

Remaining battery (only when using battery)

(flashes red)

If the battery mark flashes red, recharge or replace battery.

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Charging lamp indications

On: Charging in progress
Off: Charging stops (After charging is stops, disconnect the camera from the electrical

outlet or your computer.)

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Notes on charging time

When using the AC adaptor (supplied)

Charging time Approx. 260 min

• The charging time indicated above is the time required for charging in the case when
the battery is completely used up. The time required for charging differs depending on
conditions of battery usage. Charging takes longer in cases when temperatures are
either high or low and when the battery has not been used for a long period of time.

• The time required for charging through the computer varies depending on the
specifications of the computer.

Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one. Doing so may

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cause malfunction of the camera.
Do not use a USB extension cable.

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The AC adaptor (supplied) and the USB connection cable (supplied) are dedicated

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accessories of this camera. Do not use it for other devices.
If there is any trouble related to the electrical outlet (i.e. power failure), charging may

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not complete properly. Disconnect the USB connection cable (supplied) and reconnect
it to the camera.
If the charging lamp does not light or flashes even when the camera is properly

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connected to the AC adaptor (supplied) or your computer, charging has been put in
pause status because the temperature is not in the appropriate range for charging
and it is not a malfunction. Reconnect the USB connection cable (supplied) and retry
charging in a place where ambient temperature is 10 °C to 30 °C (50 °F to 86 °F)
(temperature conditions also apply to the battery itself).

Remaining battery

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Charging battery

Guidelines for number of recordable pictures and operating time

The number of recordable pictures or available operating time may vary according to
surrounding environment and usage conditions. Figures may be reduced if flash, zoom,
or other functions are used frequently, or in colder climates.

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Recording still pictures

Number of recordable pictures Approx. 260 pictures

Recording time Approx. 130 min

Recording conditions by CIPA standard

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• CIPA is an abbreviation of [Camera & Imaging
Products Association].

• [Program AE] Mode

• Temperature: 23 °C (73.4 °F)/Humidity:
50%RH when LCD monitor is on.

• Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card
(32 MB).

• Using the supplied battery.

• Starting recording 30 seconds after the
camera is turned on. (When the Optical
Image Stabiliser function is set to [ON].)

• Recording once every 30 seconds with full
flash every second recording.

• Rotating the zoom lever from Tele to Wide or
vice versa in every recording.

• Turning the camera off every 10 recordings
and leaving it until the temperature of the
battery decreases.

Number reduced if intervals are longer (e.g. to approx. one quarter for 2-minute
intervals under the above conditions).

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Recording motion pictures

[Rec Quality]

Available recording time

Actual available recording time

Recording conditions

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• Temperature 23 °C (73.4 °F), humidity 50%RH

1

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Motion pictures can be recorded continuously for up to 29 minutes 59 seconds. Also, motion

picture recorded continuously in [MP4] is up to 4 GB. (In this case, you can continuously record a
motion picture in [FHD] for up to approx. 24 minutes 43 seconds.)

• Remaining time for continuous recording is displayed on the screen.

2

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The time you can actually record when repeatedly turning the power on and off, starting and

stopping recording and using zoom.

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Viewing pictures

Playback time Approx. 210 min

1

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2

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[AVCHD] ([FSH]) [MP4] ([FHD])

Approx. 85 min Approx. 85 min

Approx. 40 min Approx. 40 min

By CIPA standard

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Inserting and removing the card (optional)

• Set the camera ON/OFF switch to OFF

Slide to the [OPEN] position
and open the card/battery
door

Insert the card all the way

• Check orientation: terminals face LCD

• Push in until it clicks.

Release lever

[OPEN] [LOCK]

Close the card/battery door

• Slide to the [LOCK] position.

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To remove card

Press the centre of the card

Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.

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To remove the card, turn the camera off and wait until the LUMIX indicator on the

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LCD monitor goes off. (Failure to wait may cause the camera to malfunction and may
damage the card or recorded data.)

Do not
touch
terminal

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Inserting and removing the card (optional)

Picture save destination (cards and built-in memory)

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Built-in memory (approx. 70 MB)

Pictures may be copied between cards and the built-in memory. (→109)

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The access time for the built-in memory may be longer than the access time for a

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card.

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Compatible memory cards (optional)

The following SD standard-based cards (Panasonic brand recommended)

Type of Card Capacity Notes

SD Memory Cards 8 MB – 2 GB

SDHC Memory Cards 4 GB – 32 GB

SDXC Memory Cards 48 GB, 64 GB

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SD speed class refers to a specification for sustained write speeds. Confirm the SD speed by

checking the card label or other card related materials.

(Example)

Please reformat the card with this camera if it has already been

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formatted with a computer or another device. (→48)
If the write-protect switch is set to “LOCK”, the card cannot be used

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to record or delete pictures, and it cannot be formatted.
It is recommended that you copy important pictures to your

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computer (as electromagnetic waves, static electricity, or faults may
cause data to be damaged).
Latest information:

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http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/ (This Site is English only.)

• Using a card of SD speed “Class 4”
recommended for recording motion pictures.

• Can be used with devices compatible with the
respective formats.

• Before using SDXC Memory Cards, check that
your computer and other devices support this type
of card.
http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html

• Only the cards listed on the left with the given
capacities are supported.

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or above is

Switch

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Inserting and removing the card (optional)

Memory capacity

Estimated remaining pictures or recording time capacity
(press [DISP.] button to switch display)

Displayed when no card is inserted
(pictures will be saved to built-in memory)

When in operation

While the camera is accessing the card or built-in memory (for an operation such as picture writing,
reading, deletion or formatting), do not turn off the camera or remove the battery, card or AC adaptor
(supplied) (as this could cause data loss or damage). Do not subject the camera to vibrations, impact,
or static electricity. Should any of these cause camera operation to be terminated, attempt to perform
the operation again.

Recording capacity guidelines (pictures/recording time)

The number of pictures you can take and the recording time vary in proportion to card
capacity (and depending on recording conditions and type of card).

If you make Web upload settings, the recording picture capacity and the recording time capacity of

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the card may be reduced. (→100)

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Recording picture capacity (still pictures)

[Picture Size] Built-in memory 2 GB 32 GB 64 GB

12M 15 380 6260 12670

5M 25 650 10620 21490

0.3M 400 10050 162960 247150

• When the number of recordable pictures exceeds 99,999, “+99999” is displayed.

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Recording time capacity (motion pictures)
When the [AVCHD] recording mode is used

[Rec Quality] Built-in memory 2 GB 32 GB 64 GB

FSH / SH – 14m00s 4h10m00s 8h27m00s

When the [MP4] recording mode is used

[Rec Quality] Built-in memory 2 GB 32 GB 64 GB

FHD – 12m21s 3h23m17s 6h51m17s

HD – 23m36s 6h28m06s 13h05m11s

VGA 1m50s 51m57s 14h14m08s 28h48m04s

• Motion pictures can be recorded continuously for up to 29 minutes 59 seconds. Also, motion
picture recorded continuously in [MP4] is up to 4 GB. (In this case, you can continuously record a
motion picture in [FHD] for up to approx. 24 minutes 43 seconds.)

Remaining time for continuous recording is displayed on the screen.

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([h], [m] and [s] indicate “hour”, “minute” and “second”.)

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Setting the clock

The clock is not set when the camera is shipped.

Set REC/PLAY switch to

REC/PLAY switch

before turning on the power.

Turn on the power

The power is turned on.
If the language select screen is not
displayed, proceed to step .

Press [MENU/SET] while the
message is displayed

Press to select the language,
and press [MENU/SET]

• The [Please set the clock] message
appears. (This message does not appear in
playback mode.)

Press [MENU/SET]

Press to select the items
(year, month, day, hour, minute,
display order or time display
format), and press to set

• To cancel → Press [ / ] button.

Press [MENU/SET] to set

Press [MENU/SET]

• To return to the previous screen,
press [ / ] button.

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Setting the clock

To change time setting

When resetting date and time, select [Clock Set] from the [Setup] menu.

• Clock settings will be saved for approx. 3 months even after battery is removed,
provided a fully-charged battery was installed in the camera for 24 hours beforehand.

Select [Clock Set] from the [Setup] menu or [Rec] menu (→39)

Set the date and time (Perform steps - . (→18))

If the clock is not set, the correct date cannot be printed when you order a photo studio

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to print the picture, or when you stamp the date on the pictures with [Date Stamp] or
[Text Stamp].
If the clock is set, the correct date can be printed even if the date is not displayed on

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the screen of the camera.

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Sequence of operations

Turn on the power

1

Set to

2

Set to the desired recording mode

Align the mode dial correctly to
the mode that you want to use.

[Intelligent Auto] Mode Take pictures with automatic settings. (→24)

[Program AE] Mode

3

[Aperture-Priority] Mode

[Shutter-Priority] Mode

[Manual Exposure] Mode

[Custom] Mode

[3D Photo Mode] Record 3D still pictures. (→69)

[Scene Mode] Take pictures according to scene. (→63)

[Creative Control] Mode

→

Record pictures with your own settings.
(→22)

Determine aperture, then record pictures.
(→59)

Determine shutter speed, then record
pictures. (→59)

Determine aperture and shutter speed,
then record pictures. (→60)

Record pictures using pre-registered
settings. (→70)

Take pictures while confirming the picture
effect. (→61)

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Aim the camera and shoot

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Taking still pictures

Press the shutter button halfway to focus
Press and hold the shutter button to take the
picture

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Recording motion pictures

Press the motion picture button to start
recording
Press the motion picture button again to
finish recording

4

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Holding the camera

AF Assist Lamp

Hand
strap

We recommend using the supplied hand strap to avoid dropping the camera.

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Flash

Set to

5

Sequence of operations

Motion picture

button

Microphone

Shutter button

• To avoid camera shake, hold it with both hands
keeping your arms close to your body while
standing with your feet slightly apart.

• Do not touch the lens.

• Do not block the microphone when recording
motion pictures.

• Do not block the flash or the lamp. Do not look
at it from close range.

• Make sure that the camera does not move at
the moment the shutter button is pressed.

View pictures (→32)

6

Turn off the power

7

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• Press

• Press to play back motion pictures

to select a picture

or panorama pictures

Taking pictures with your own settings

[Program AE] Mode

Recording mode:

Using the [Rec] menu to change settings and set up your own recording environment.

• Slide the REC/PLAY switch to

Set to ([Program AE] Mode)

Take a picture

Press halfway

(press lightly to focus)

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Changing recording information display

Each time you press the [DISP.] button, the display will be switched as follows.

• Recording information, Number of recordable pictures

• Recording information, Available recording time

• No display

• Guidelines (Used as a reference for composition of your picture, such as the total
balance, when taking pictures)

If a warning is displayed about jitter, use [Stabilizer], a

●

tripod, or [Selftimer].
If aperture and shutter speed are shown in red, you do

●

not have appropriate exposure. You should either use
the flash, change [Sensitivity] settings or set [Min. Shtr
Speed] to a slower speed.

Aperture value Shutter speed

Press fully

(press the button all the

way to record)

Jitter alert
display

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How to adjust focus

Useful when subject is not in centre of picture.

First adjust focus according to subject

Align the AF area

with the subject

Hold down halfway

Return to desired composition

Press fully

AF area

Focus display

( When focus is aligned: illuminated

When focus is not aligned: flashing)

AF area

( When focus is aligned: green

When focus is not aligned: red)

Subjects/environments which may

●

make focusing difficult:

• Fast-moving or extremely bright
objects, or objects with no colour
contrast.

• Taking pictures through glass or
near objects emitting light. In dark,
or with significant jitter.

• When too close to object or when
taking pictures of both distant and
close objects together in the same
picture.

The focus display flashes and beep sounds when focus is not

●

aligned.
Use the focus range displayed in red as a reference.
Even if the focus display is lit, the camera may be unable to bring
the subject into focus if it is out of range.
The AF area display may be larger depending on recording

●

conditions such as dark locations or zoom ratio.

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Focus display

Focus range

Taking pictures with automatic settings

[Intelligent Auto] Mode

Recording mode:

Optimum settings are made automatically from information such as “face”, “movement”,
“brightness”, and “distance” just by pointing the camera at the subject, meaning that clear
pictures can be taken without the need to make settings manually.

• Slide the REC/PLAY switch to

Set to ([Intelligent Auto] Mode)

Take a picture

Press halfway

(press lightly to focus)

Press fully

(press the button all the

way to record)

About flash

Press to select or .

When is selected, the optimum flash is selected automatically depending on

●

conditions. (→52)
When or is selected, the red-eye reduction function is activated.

●

When or is selected, the shutter speed is reduced.

●

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Taking pictures with automatic settings [Intelligent Auto] Mode

Automatic Scene Detection

Camera reads scene when pointed at subject, and makes optimum settings automatically.

The icon of
scene detected

1

∗

When babies (under 3 years) that are registered with the Face Recognition function are recognised

2

∗

We recommend using a tripod and the self-timer.

3

∗

When [iHandheld Nite Shot] is [ON]

Depending on recording conditions, different scene types may be determined for the

●

same subject.
If desired scene type is not selected, we recommend manually selecting the appropriate

●

recording mode.
When , or is detected, Face Detection is activated, and the focus and

●

exposure are adjusted for the recognised faces.
About Backlight Compensation

●

Backlight is a condition where a light shines from behind a subject. When there is a
backlight, a subject appears darker and the camera automatically corrects the exposure
by increasing the brightness of an entire image. When the camera detects backlight,
is displayed on the LCD monitor.

Recognises people
Recognises babies
Recognises landscapes
Recognises night scenes and people in them
(Only when
Recognises night scenes
Recognises night scenes without a tripod.
Recognises close-ups
Recognises sunsets
Reads subject movement to avoid blurring when scene does
not correspond to any of the above.

1

∗

is selected)

∗

2

∗

2

3

∗

About the Happy colour setting

When [Color Mode] (→88) is set to [Happy], pictures are recorded with vivid colouring.

[Motion Deblur]

The camera automatically sets the optimum shutter speed in accordance with the
movements of the subject to minimise the blur of the subject.

■

Settings

Press [MENU/SET]
Press to select [Rec] menu and press [MENU/SET]
Press to select [Motion Deblur] and press [MENU/SET]
Press to select [ON] and press [MENU/SET]

When [Motion Deblur] is set to [ON], appears on the screen.

●

The subject may be recorded in a picture size smaller than the number of pixels that

●

has been set.

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Taking pictures with automatic settings [Intelligent Auto] Mode

[iHandheld Nite Shot]

If a night scene is detected automatically while the camera is handheld, the camera can
record the still picture with less jitter and less noise by combining a burst of pictures.

■

Settings

Press [MENU/SET]
Press to select [Rec] menu and press [MENU/SET]
Press to select [iHandheld Nite Shot] and press [MENU/SET]
Press to select [ON] and press [MENU/SET]

■

Recording

Press the shutter button halfway
Press the shutter button fully

When the camera is fixed in place on a tripod or by other means, [iHandheld Nite Shot]

●

will not be identified.

[iHDR]

When [iHDR] is set to [ON], the camera can combine several still pictures taken with
different exposures into a single properly exposed picture with rich gradation.

■

Settings

Press [MENU/SET]
Press to select [Rec] menu and press [MENU/SET]
Press to select [iHDR] and press [MENU/SET]
Press to select [ON] and press [MENU/SET]

■

Recording

Press the shutter button halfway
Press the shutter button fully

This function is automatically activated only when ∗ is displayed on the LCD monitor.

●

∗

This icon is displayed when the camera detects a backlight.

The camera does not combine pictures in the following cases:

●

• When the zoom ratio exceeds 16 times

• [Burst] mode

Even if [iHDR] is set to [OFF], Backlight Compensation is automatically activated

●

when the camera detects a backlight and the camera takes a picture by increasing the
brightness of the entire image.
A subject that was in motion when it was recorded may be recorded as an afterimage.

●

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Taking pictures with automatic settings [Intelligent Auto] Mode

AF Tracking

This function enables the camera to continue to focus on the subject and adjust the
exposure of the subject even when the subject is moving.

Press to set [AF Mode] to AF Tracking

• To cancel AF Tracking → Press again.

Align the AF Tracking frame with the subject, and then press

to lock

• To cancel AF Lock → Press .

AF Tracking frame
AF Lock successful: Yellow
AF Lock failed: Red

The optimal scene for the AF locked subject is automatically identified.

●

Face Recognition will be inactive while using AF Tracking.

●

Under certain recording conditions, such as when the subject is small or when it is dark,

●

[AF Tracking] may not operate correctly.

[Intelligent Auto] Mode restrictions

Only the menu items which are displayed in the [Intelligent Auto] Mode can be set.
The settings selected in the [Program AE] or other modes will reflect on the menu items in
the [Setup] menu that are not displayed.

The settings for the following items are different from other recording modes:

●

[Picture Size], [Burst] and [Color Mode] on the [Rec] menu, [Beep] on the [Setup] menu
The settings for the following functions are fixed:

●

• [Auto Review]: [2SEC]

• [Guide Line]:

• [Quality]: [Fine]

• [Stabilizer]: [ON]

• [AF Assist Lamp]: [ON]

• [Metering Mode]: [Multi Metering]

• [i.Resolution]: [i.ZOOM]

• [Continuous AF]: [ON]

∗

(23-area-focusing) when face cannot be recognised

The following functions cannot be used:

●

[Histogram], [Exposure], [Auto Bracket], [WB Adjust.], [Digital Zoom], [Min. Shtr Speed]

• [Sleep Mode]: [5MIN.]

• [White Balance]: [AWB]

• [Sensitivity]:

• [AF Mode]: [Face Detection]

• [Quick AF]: [ON]

• [i.Exposure]: [STANDARD]

• [Red-Eye Removal]: [ON]

∗

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Taking motion pictures

Recording mode:

You can record motion pictures with audio (monaural).

• Slide the REC/PLAY switch to

Press the motion picture button to
start recording

[Rec Mode] (→91) / [Rec Quality] (→92)

Elapsed recording time Remaining recording

Immediately release the motion picture

●

button after pressing it.
You can also use zoom while recording

●

motion pictures.

• The zoom speed will be slower than
normal.

• When using zoom while recording motion
pictures, it may take some time to focus.

Still pictures can be taken during motion

●

picture recording. (→31)

time (approx.)

Press the motion picture button
again to end recording

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Taking motion pictures

■

About the recording format for recording motion pictures

This unit can record motion pictures in either AVCHD or MP4 formats.

AVCHD:

You can record high definition quality images with this format. It is suitable for
viewing on a large format TV or for saving to disc.

MP4:

This is a simpler video format best used when extensive editing is needed, or
when uploading videos to the Internet.

• You can record a motion picture to the built-in memory only in [MP4] using the
[VGA] setting.

■

About the compatibility of the recorded motion pictures

Motion pictures recorded in [AVCHD] or [MP4] may be played back with poor
picture or sound quality or playback may not be possible even when played back
with equipment compatible with these formats. Also, the recording information may
not be displayed properly. In this case, use this unit.

• For details on MP4 compatible devices, refer to the support site below.
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/
(This Site is English only.)

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Taking motion pictures

■

Recording motion pictures in

Records a motion picture at your preferred settings.

• Aperture and shutter speed are automatically set.

■

Recording motion pictures in

The camera automatically detects the scene to record motion pictures with optimal settings.

When scene does not

correspond to any on the right.

• In mode, focus and exposure will be set according to the face detected.

• will be selected for nightscapes and other dark scenes.

• If the camera does not select your desired Scene Mode, choosing an appropriate
mode manually is recommended.

• The following menu options in the [Motion Picture] menu can be set:

• [Rec Mode] • [Rec Quality]

■

Motion picture recording in other recording modes

For details, refer to the pages relating to the respective recording modes. (However, a
motion picture cannot be recorded in [Panorama Shot] Scene Mode.)

The available recording time displayed on the screen may not decrease regularly.

●

If data is repeatedly recorded and deleted, the total available recording time on the SD

●

card may be reduced. To restore the original capacity, use the camera to format the
SD card. Be sure to save all important data to your computer or other media before
formatting, as all data saved to the card will be erased.
The Optical Image Stabiliser functions regardless of the settings before a motion picture

●

is recorded.
The following functions are not available:

●

AF tracking, Extra Optical Zoom, flash, [Face Recog.], [Rotate Disp.] for pictures taken
vertically.
For certain memory cards, recording may end while in progress.

●

The screen can become narrower in motion pictures compared to still pictures. Also, if

●

the Aspect Ratio is different for still pictures and motion pictures, the angle of view will
change when starting to record a motion picture. The recordable area is displayed by
setting [Video Rec Area] (→44) to [ON].
If you end motion picture recording after a short time when using [Miniature Effect]

●

of the [Creative Control] Mode, the camera may go on recording for a certain period.
Please continue to hold the camera until the recording finishes.
If Extra Optical Zoom was used before pressing the motion picture button, these

●

settings will be cleared, and the recordable area will be larger.
Depending on the environment when recording motion pictures, the screen may

●

turn black for an instant or noise may be recorded because of static electricity,
electromagnetic waves, etc.
Use a sufficiently charged battery.

●

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Taking motion pictures

Recording still pictures while a motion picture is being recorded

Still pictures can be recorded even while a motion picture is being recorded.

■

Recording mode:

Press the shutter button fully during the motion picture
recording (Max. 2 pictures)

The picture is saved with the following conditions.

[AVCHD] [Picture Size]

[FSH]/[SH] 3.5M (16:9)

• Motion picture recording continues unchanged.

• The clicking sound made when the shutter button is operated may be recorded.

• When still pictures are recorded during zooming, the zooming may stop.

■

Burst function

When the burst function has been set in advance, a burst of still pictures can be
recorded during motion picture recording.

• When the burst setting is set to , or , still pictures are automatically
recorded using the setting.

• Even at the or setting, the focus is fixed at the first picture.

[MP4] [Picture Size]

[FHD]/[HD] 3.5M (16:9)

When you press the shutter button halfway during motion picture recording, the camera

●

will automatically refocus on a subject. This refocus movement is recorded even during
motion picture recording. When priority is to be given to the motion picture videos,
press the shutter button fully, and record the still pictures. Still pictures can also be
created after motion picture recording. (→34)
When the shutter button is pressed halfway, the picture size and the number of

●

recordable pictures are displayed.
Still pictures cannot be recorded in the following case

●

• When [Rec Quality] is set to [VGA]

The flash is set to [Forced Flash Off].

●

Since the electronic shutter is used for recording, the pictures recorded may be

●

distorted.

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Viewing your pictures [Normal Play]

When a card is in the camera, pictures are played back from the card, and without a card,
pictures are played back from the built-in memory.

• Slide the REC/PLAY switch to

Use the cursor button to
select a picture that you want to
play back

• Hold down to quickly scroll forwards/
backwards.

View pictures

Folder/File number

Picture number/Total pictures

[DISP.] button

■

Changing recording information display

Each time you press the [DISP.] button, the display will be switched as follows.

• Picture information, Recording information (recording date and time, etc.)

• Recording information ([Flash], [Sensitivity] etc.)

• No display

It may not be possible to view pictures which were edited in a computer on this camera.

●

If the REC/PLAY switch is moved from to while the power is on, the lens barrel

●

will be retracted after approx. 15 seconds.
This camera is compliant with the unified DCF (Design rule for Camera File system)

●

standard formulated by the Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries
Association (JEITA), and with Exif (Exchangeable image file format). Files that are not
DCF-compliant cannot be played back.

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Viewing your pictures [Normal Play]

Viewing motion pictures

This unit was designed to play motion pictures using the AVCHD, MP4 and QuickTime
Motion JPEG formats.

Select a picture with the motion picture icon, and press

Playback now starts.

Motion picture recording time

When playback starts, the elapsed playback time is displayed in
the top right of the screen.
Example: After 10 minutes and 30 seconds: [10m30s]

Motion picture icon (differs depending on the recording mode and picture quality setting)

■

Operations during motion picture playback

: Pause/play
: Stop
: Fast rewind (2 steps)

Single-frame rewind (while paused)

: Fast forward (2 steps)

Single-frame forward (while paused)

• If is pressed during fast forward or rewind, it will return to normal playback speed.

• Volume can be adjusted with the zoom lever.

It may not be possible to properly play back the motion pictures recorded using other

●

cameras.
Some information will not be displayed for motion pictures recorded in [AVCHD].

●

Motion pictures can be viewed on your computer using “PHOTOfunSTUDIO” on the

●

supplied CD-ROM.
Motion pictures recorded with [Miniature Effect] in [Creative Control] Mode play back at

●

approximately 8 times speed.

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Viewing your pictures [Normal Play]

Capturing still pictures from motion pictures

Save a scene from a motion picture as a still picture.

Display the picture that you want to capture as a still picture
by pausing a motion picture during playback

Press [MENU/SET]

• A confirmation screen is displayed. Select [Yes] with cursor button and then press
[MENU/SET].

[Rec Quality] of the original motion picture [Picture Size] [Aspect Ratio]

[FHD] [HD] [FSH] [SH] 2M 16:9

[VGA] 0.3M 4:3

The picture quality becomes slightly lower because of the [Rec Quality] setting of the

●

original motion picture.
It may not be possible to capture still pictures from motion pictures that were recorded

●

with a different camera.

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Viewing your pictures [Normal Play]

Zooming in and viewing “Playback Zoom”

Turn to

T side

• Each time you turn the zoom lever toward the T side, the magnification increases
through four levels after 1x, 2x, 4x, 8x, and 16x. (The picture quality displayed becomes
successively lower.)

• To reduce zoom → Turn lever towards W side

• Move zoom position →

Playback zoom cannot be used during motion picture playback.

●

Current zoom position

Viewing a list of pictures “Multi Playback”

Picture no./Total no.

Motion pictures

Turn to
W side

• Turn the zoom lever further toward the W side and you can switch the display methods
in the following order: 12-picture screen → 30-picture screen → Calendar playback.
(Turn the lever to the T side to return.)

• When you select a picture using the cursor button and press [MENU/SET] on the
12-picture or 30-picture screen, the selected picture is displayed on the 1-picture
screen (full-screen).

Pictures displayed with [!] cannot be played back.

●

Panorama pictures

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Viewing your pictures [Normal Play]

Viewing pictures by their recording date “Calendar Playback”

Selected date (First picture from the date)

Turn to

the W side

several

times

• When you select a recording date using the cursor button and press [MENU/SET], the
display method changes to the 12-picture screen.

Only months when pictures were taken are shown on the calendar screen. Pictures

●

taken without clock settings are displayed with the date 1st January, 2012.
Pictures taken with destination settings made in [World Time] are displayed in the

●

calendar screen using the appropriate date for the destination’s time zone.

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Deleting pictures

Pictures will be deleted from the card if the card is inserted, or from the built-in memory if
the card is not inserted. (Deleted pictures cannot be recovered.)

Press to delete displayed picture

• A confirmation screen is displayed. Select [Yes]
with cursor button and then press [MENU/SET].

Do not turn off the power during deletion.

●

Use a sufficiently charged battery.

●

Pictures cannot be deleted in the following cases:

●

• Protected pictures

• Card switch is in “LOCK” position.

• Pictures not of DCF standard (→32)

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Deleting pictures

To delete multiple (up to 100)/To delete all pictures

A burst group is handled as one picture. (All the pictures in the selected burst group are
deleted.)

Press to delete displayed picture

Use to select [Delete Multi]/[Delete All] and press [MENU/
SET]

[Delete Multi]

●

Use cursor button to select picture and press [DISP.] button

• To cancel → Press [DISP.] button again.

• To execute → Press [MENU/SET].

Picture selected

• You can select [All Delete Except Favorite] in [Delete All] if there are pictures that
have been set as [Favorite] (→106).

• A confirmation screen is displayed. Select [Yes] with cursor button and then press
[MENU/SET].

• May take time depending on number of pictures deleted.

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Setting the menu

Refer to the procedure example below when operating menus.

Example: Changing [AF Mode] in the [Rec] menu in [Program AE] Mode

Press [MENU/SET]

The menu selection screen is displayed.

Select [Rec] menu and press [MENU/SET]

Press to select [AF Mode] and press
[MENU/SET]

: Pages

The pages can also be selected with the zoom lever.
: Menu description
: Menu items
: Operation guide

Press to select a setting, and then press
[MENU/SET]

The selected setting is set.

• To cancel → Press [ / ] button.

: Settings
: Selected setting

Press [ / ] button several times

The menu closes and the monitor returns to the previous screen.

The operation screen examples in this manual may differ from the actual screen display

●

or some parts of the screen display are omitted.
The menu types and items that are displayed vary according to the mode.

●

The setting methods vary depending on the menu item.

●

In recording mode, the menu screen can also be exited by pressing the shutter button

●

halfway.

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Setting the menu

Menu type

[Rec] menu (REC/PLAY switch: )

Changing picture preferences (→80)

• Displays settings such as White Balance, Sensitivity, Aspect Ratio, and Picture
Size.

[Motion Picture] menu (REC/PLAY switch: )

Recording motion pictures using your own settings (→91)

• You can select the picture quality, data format (recording mode) and other settings.

[Setup] menu (REC/PLAY switch: )

Making the camera more convenient to use (→42)

• Displays settings for ease of use such as adjusting the clock and changing the
beep sounds.

[Playback Mode] menu (REC/PLAY switch: )

Viewing recorded pictures (→95)

• Choose [Playback Mode] to see Slide Shows or to narrow down the pictures for
display, etc.

[Playback] menu (REC/PLAY switch: )

Using your pictures (→100)

• Enables you to specify picture protection, resizing, and other settings for pictures
you have taken.

The following menu is also displayed depending on the recording mode.

●

• In the Scene Mode: Scene menu (→63)

• In the [Custom] mode: [Custom] menu (→70)

• In the [Creative Control] mode: [Creative Control] menu (→61)

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Setting the menu

Using Quick menu

During recording, you can easily call some of the menu items and set them.

Press [Q.MENU] button

Press to select a menu item

Press to select the settings

Press [MENU/SET]

The menu items and setting items that are displayed differ depending on the recording

●

mode.

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Using the [Setup] menu

[Clock Set], [Economy] and [Auto Review] are important for clock setting and
battery life. Please check these before use.

• For details about the setting procedure in the [Setup] menu (→39)

Item Settings, notes

[Clock Set]

(→18)

[World Time]

Set the local time at
travel destination. (→78)

[Travel Date]

Record the number of
days elapsed in your
travels. (→77)

[Beep]

Change or mute the
beep/shutter sounds.

Set time, date, and display format.

[Destination]: Set the local time at travel destination.

[Home]: Set date and time at home area.

[Travel Setup]
[SET] (Register departure and return dates) / [OFF]

[Location]
[SET] (Input name of location) / [OFF]

[Beep Level]

/ / : Low / High / Mute

[Beep Tone]

/ / : Change beep tone.

[Shutter Vol.]

/ / : Low / High / Mute

[Shutter Tone]

/ / : Change shutter tone.

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Using the [Setup] menu

• For details about the setting procedure in the [Setup] menu (→39)

Item Settings, notes

[Volume]

Adjust volume of sound
from speakers (7 levels).

[Cust.Set Mem.]

Register settings on
current camera. (→70)
(Recording Mode only)

[LCD Display]

Adjust brightness and
colour of the LCD
monitor.

[LCD Mode]

Make LCD monitor easier
to see.

[0] / [1] / [2] / [3] / [4] / [5] / [6]

• Cannot be used to adjust TV speaker volume when
connected to TV.

[C1] / [C2-1] / [C2-2] / [C2-3]

Press to select the setting item and press to

make adjustments

Press [MENU/SET]

• Some subjects may look different from their actual
appearance, but the recorded picture will not be affected.

• Cannot be used to set brightness and contrast when
[High Angle] is selected under [LCD Mode].

[Auto Power LCD]:

The brightness is adjusted automatically depending on
how bright it is around the camera.

[Power LCD]:

Makes screen brighter than normal (for outdoor use).

[High Angle]:

Makes screen easier to see when taking pictures from
high positions (becomes harder to see from the front).

[OFF]

• Cannot select [Auto Power LCD] and [High Angle] in
playback mode.

• [Power LCD] returns to ordinary brightness if there is no
operation for 30 seconds when recording. (Press any
button to make the screen brighter again.)

• [High Angle] will be cancelled when power is turned off
(including [Sleep Mode]).

• Because the picture shown on the LCD monitor screen
emphasises brightness, some subjects may look different
than their actual appearance, but this will not affect the
recorded picture.

• Setting [LCD Mode] reduces the operating time.

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Using the [Setup] menu

• For details about the setting procedure in the [Setup] menu (→39)

Item Settings, notes

[Guide Line]

Select recording
information display and
types of guidelines.

[Histogram]

Check brightness in
picture on graph.

[Video Rec Area]

Enables verification of
the recordable area for
a motion picture before
recording.

[Zoom Resume]

Remember the zoom
position when turning the
power off.

[Rec. Info.]

[ON] (Display recording information with guidelines.)
[OFF]

[Pattern]

/ : Change the patterns of guidelines.

• When [Intelligent Auto] Mode has been selected, only
is displayed. Also, recording information and guidelines
cannot be displayed simultaneously.

• Cannot be used in the following case:
Scene Mode ([Panorama Shot])

[ON] / [OFF]

A peak in the centre
represents correct
brightness (correct
exposure). This can be
used as a reference for
exposure correction, etc.

• Histogram from time of recording is different to Histogram
in playback and displayed in orange, when recording with
flash or in dark locations. Also, Histogram may differ from
Histograms made with image editing software.

• Histogram is not displayed during a performance of
([Intelligent Auto] Mode) or Playback Zoom.

[ON] / [OFF]

• Recordable area displayed for motion pictures should be
interpreted as a Guideline.

• When using Extra Optical Zoom, the recordable area
may not always be displayed for certain zoom ratios.

• This setting cannot be used with [Intelligent Auto] Mode.

[ON] / [OFF]

Dark ← OK → Bright

(Example)

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Using the [Setup] menu

• For details about the setting procedure in the [Setup] menu (→39)

Item Settings, notes

[Economy]

Turn off the power or
make the LCD monitor
go dark while not using
the camera to minimise
battery consumption.

[Auto Review]

Automatically display
still pictures immediately
after taking them.

[Sleep Mode]

[2MIN.] / [5MIN.] / [10MIN.] / [OFF]:

Automatically shut off power while not in use.

• To restore → Press the shutter button halfway, or turn on

the power again.

• Cannot be used in the following cases:
When connected to computer/printer, during motion
picture recording/playback, during Slide Shows, during
automatic demo playback

• Settings fixed to [5MIN.] in [Intelligent Auto] Mode.

[LCD Power Save]

[ON] / [OFF]:

The LCD monitor goes dark to minimise power
consumption.

• Reduces the picture quality of the LCD monitor display
during recording to minimise battery consumption
(except for the Digital Zoom area). Note, however, that
there is no effect on the recorded picture.

• The setting in [LCD Mode] is prioritised over the setting
in [LCD Power Save] for the brightness of the LCD
monitor.

[1SEC] / [2SEC]
[HOLD]: Auto review screen remains until a button (other

than the [DISP.] button) is pressed

[OFF]

• The following cases are fixed to the settings indicated
below.
[Intelligent Auto] Mode: [2SEC]
Scene Mode ([Panorama Shot]): [2SEC]

• Automatically displays still pictures immediately after
they are taken regardless of the [Auto Review] setting in
[Auto Bracket], [Burst] mode, and [Handheld Night Shot]
and [HDR] Scene Modes.

• Motion pictures cannot be automatically reviewed.

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Using the [Setup] menu

• For details about the setting procedure in the [Setup] menu (→39)

Item Settings, notes

[No.Reset]

Reset picture file
numbers.

[Reset]

Reset to the default
settings.

[USB Mode]

Select communication
method for when
connecting camera to a
computer or printer with
USB connection cable.

• The folder number is updated and the file number starts
from 0001.

• A folder number between 100 and 999 can be assigned.
Numbers cannot be reset once folder number reaches

999. In this case, save all necessary pictures to your
computer, and format the built-in memory/card (→48).

• To reset folder number to 100:
First, format the built-in memory or card, and reset the
file numbers using [No.Reset]. Then, select [Yes] on the
folder number reset screen.

[Reset Rec. settings?]

[Reset setup parameters?]

• Information registered in [Face Recog.] is reset if
recording settings are reset.

• Resetting the setup parameters will also reset the
following.
Age in years/months and name settings in [Baby] and
[Pet] Scene Modes.

• Folder numbers and clock settings will not be reset.

• Camera movement may be audible as the lens function
is reset. This is not a fault.

[Select on connection]:

Select [PC] or [PictBridge(PTP)] each time you connect to
a computer or PictBridge-compatible printer.

[PictBridge(PTP)]: Select when connecting to a

PictBridge-compatible printer.

[PC]: Select when connecting to a computer.

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Using the [Setup] menu

• For details about the setting procedure in the [Setup] menu (→39)

Item Settings, notes

[Output]

Change the settings
to be used when the
camera is connected to a
TV or other device.

[VIERA Link]

Enable automatic linking
with other VIERA Link­compatible devices, and
operability with a VIERA
remote control when
connecting via an HDMI
mini cable (optional)
(→112).

[3D Playback]

Set how 3D still picture is
output.

[Video Out]

[NTSC] / [PAL]

If the default setting is changed, AVCHD motion pictures
may not be played correctly.

[TV Aspect] (This setting performs when an AV cable

(optional) is connected.)

/

[ON]: Operations may be performed via the remote

control of the VIERA Link-compatible device.
(Not all operations will be available.)
Operability of the camera’s own buttons will be
limited.

[OFF]: Operations must be performed via the camera’s

own buttons.

[3D] / [2D]

• If you want to play back a picture in 2D (conventional
picture) on a 3D television, set to [2D].

• This item of the menu functions when an HDMI mini
cable (optional) is connected.

• For the procedure for playing back a 3D still picture (→114).

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Using the [Setup] menu

• For details about the setting procedure in the [Setup] menu (→39)

Item Settings, notes

[Rotate Disp.]

Automatically rotate
portrait still pictures.

[Version Disp.]

Check the version of the
camera firmware.

[Format]

Use when [Built-In
Memory Error] or
[Memory Card Error]
appears, or when
formatting the built-in
memory or card.

When a card/built-in
memory is formatted,
the data cannot be
restored. Check the
content of the card/
built-in memory
carefully before
formatting.

: Rotate and display pictures displayed on a TV

screen as well as those displayed on the LCD
monitor of the camera in portrait orientation.

: Rotate and display only pictures displayed on a TV

screen in portrait orientation.

[OFF]

• [Rotate Disp.] cannot be used with motion pictures.

• Still pictures taken with the lens surface facing up or
down, or still pictures taken on other cameras may not
rotate.

• Pictures cannot be rotated during Multi Playback.

• Will only be displayed rotated on computer if in Exif­compatible (→32) environment (OS, software).

Current version is displayed.

• For information about the software used for this product,
press [MENU/SET] and select [Setup] to display [Version
Disp.] before pressing [MENU/SET] again.

• This requires a sufficiently charged battery. When
formatting the built-in memory, remove the cards.
(Only inserted card will be formatted if present; built-in
memory will be formatted if no card is inserted.)

• Always format cards with this camera.

• All protected pictures and other picture data will be
deleted.

• Do not turn off power or perform other operations during
formatting.

• Formatting the built-in memory may take several
minutes.

• Consult the dealer or your nearest Service Centre if
format cannot be successfully completed.

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Using the [Setup] menu

• For details about the setting procedure in the [Setup] menu (→39)

Item Settings, notes

[Language]

Change display
language.

[Demo Mode]

View demonstration of
functions.

Set the language displayed on the screen.

[Stabilizer Demo.]

Extent of jitter is shown on graph (estimate)

Extent of jitter

Extent of jitter after correction

• During demo screen display, the Optical Image Stabiliser
switches ON and OFF every time [MENU/SET] is
pressed.

• Cannot display during playback mode.

[Auto Demo]: View introductory Slide Show

[ON] / [OFF]

• [Auto Demo] cannot be displayed on external devices
such as TVs.

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Using Zoom

Recording mode:

You can adjust the area of a picture to be taken using zoom.

Zoom In/Out

Capture a

wider area

(wide-angle)

When Extra Optical Zoom is set

Optical Zoom range

Enlarge
the subject
(telephoto)

Focus range

Zoom ratio

Digital Zoom range

i.Zoom range

Zoom bar

The zoom speed can be set to one of 2 levels using the angle at which the zoom lever

●

is turned.

• The zoom speed does not change during motion picture recording.

Adjust the focus after adjusting the zoom.

●

Do not touch the lens barrel during zooming.

●

The zoom ratio and the zoom bar displayed on the screen are estimates.

●

The camera may make a rattling noise and vibrate when the zoom lever is operated -

●

this is not a fault.

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Using Zoom

Zoom types and use

The zoom ratio changes when the number of recording pixels is changed.

■

Optical Zoom

Zooming in up to 16 times is possible if pictures without have been selected by
[Picture Size] on the [Rec] menu. (→80)

Optical Zoom cannot be used in the following cases:

●

• Scene Mode ([Panorama Shot])

• [Macro Zoom]

■

Extra Optical Zoom

Zooming in up to 31.3 times is possible when pictures with have been selected by
[Picture Size] on the [Rec] menu (→80). EZ is short for “Extra Optical Zoom”.

Extra Optical Zoom cannot be used in the following cases:

●

• [Intelligent Auto] Mode (when [Motion Deblur] is [ON])

• [Macro Zoom] • Motion picture • When the [Burst] setting is set to , or

• Scene Modes ([Panorama Shot] [HDR] [High Sens.])

• [Creative Control] Mode ([Toy Effect])

To increase the zoom ratio further, the following zoom can be used in combination.

■

[i.ZOOM]

You can use the camera’s Intelligent Resolution technology to increase the zoom ratio
up to 2 times higher than the original zoom ratio with limited deterioration of picture
quality. (→87)

When [i.Resolution] is set to [i.ZOOM], Intelligent Resolution technology is applied to

●

the picture.
The [i.ZOOM] functions in the following cases.

●

• [Intelligent Auto] Mode (except when [Motion Deblur] is [ON])

• Scene Modes ([Portrait] [Soft Skin] [Scenery] [Sports] [Night Portrait] [Night
Scenery] [Food] [Baby] [Pet] [Sunset] [Glass Through] [Underwater])

[i.ZOOM] does not function in the following cases.

●

• When the [Burst] setting is set to , or

• [Creative Control] Mode ([Toy Effect])

• [Macro Zoom]

■

[Digital Zoom]

Zoom 4 times further than Optical/Extra Optical Zoom. Note that, with Digital Zoom,
enlarging will decrease picture quality. Set the [Digital Zoom] in the [Rec] menu to [ON].
(→88)

Digital Zoom cannot be used in the following modes:

●

• [Intelligent Auto] Mode • When the [Burst] setting is set to , or

• Scene Modes ([Panorama Shot] [Handheld Night Shot] [HDR] [High Sens.])

• [Creative Control] Mode ([Toy Effect] [Miniature Effect])

When Digital Zoom is used simultaneously with i.Zoom, you can only increase the

●

zoom ratio up to 2 times.

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Taking pictures with flash

Recording mode:

Press to display [Flash]

Use cursor button to select the desired type and press [MENU/
SET]

Type, operations Uses

[Auto]

1

∗

• Automatically judges whether or not to flash

2

[Auto/Red-Eye]

• Automatically judges whether or not to flash
(reduce red-eye)

[Forced Flash On]

• Always flash

[Slow Sync./Red-Eye]

• Automatically judges whether or not to flash
(reduce red-eye; slow shutter speed to take
brighter pictures)

[Forced Flash Off]

1

∗

Only in the mode

2

∗

Two flashes will be emitted. Do not move until after the second flash. Interval between flashes varies

according to brightness of subject.
If [Red-Eye Removal] on the [Rec] menu is [ON], the
is automatically detected and still picture data is corrected. (Only when [AF Mode] is

Detection))

■

The available flash range when [Sensitivity] setting is [AUTO]

• Never flash

Max. W Approx. 0.6 m-6.4 m (2.0 - 21 feet)

Max. T Approx. 1.0 m-3.5 m (3.3 - 11 feet)

∗

2

∗

Normal use

Taking pictures of subjects in dark
places

Taking pictures with backlight or
under bright lighting (e.g. fluorescent)

Taking pictures of subjects against a
nightscape (tripod recommended)

Places where flash use is prohibited

appears with the flash icon, red-eye

(Face

Do not put your hands over the light-emitting area of the flash (→8) or look at it

●

from close range (a few centimetres away).
Do not use the flash at close distances to other subjects (heat/light may damage
subject).

Edges of picture may become slightly dark if using flash at short distances without

●

using zoom (close to max. W). This may be remedied by using a little zoom.

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Taking pictures with flash

■

Available types in each mode (○: Available, –: Not available, : Default setting)

[Scene Mode]

1

∗

○ ○ ○ ○ ○

○

○ ○ ○ ○

–

○ ○ ○ ○ ○

–

○

–

○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○

1

∗

Set to , , or depending on the subject and brightness.

• The flash cannot be used when recording motion pictures or in the , , , ,
, and Scene Modes.

■

Shutter speeds for each flash mode

2

∗

Varies according to [Min. Shtr Speed] setting.

3

∗

When [Min. Shtr Speed] is set to [AUTO], and a jitter is detected when [Stabilizer] is turned to
[ON], the maximum speed is 1/4 second. Also varies according to [Intelligent Auto] Mode and
Scene Modes, etc.

– – – –

1/60

1

2

∗

- 1/4000th

3

∗2∗

- 1/4000th

–

– – –

–

○

○ ○ ○ ○ ○

○

○ ○ ○ ○ ○

– – – – –

– – –

The effect of red-eye reduction varies depending on the subject and is affected by

●

factors such as distance to the subject, whether the subject is looking at the camera
during preliminary flash, and so on. In some cases, the effect of red-eye reduction may
be negligible.
Flash settings may be changed when changing recording mode.

●

Scene Mode flash settings are restored to default when Scene Mode is changed.

●

No pictures may be taken if these marks (e.g. ) are flashing (flash is charging).

●

If light from the flash on a subject is insufficient, neither the proper exposure nor White

●

Balance is achieved.
The flash effect may not be sufficient in the following cases:

●

• Slow shutter speed

• [Flash Burst] is set

Flash charging may take time if battery is low, or if using flash repeatedly.

●

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Taking close-up pictures

Recording mode:

When you want to enlarge the subject, setting to [AF Macro] ( ) enables you to take
pictures at an even closer distance than the normal focus range (up to 3 cm (0.098 feet)
for max. W).

Press to display [Macro Mode]

Use cursor button to select [AF Macro] and press [MENU/SET]

■

Taking close-up pictures without standing
close to subject (

“Tele macro” operates automatically when zoom ratios
are close to the maximum T setting. The focus can be
aligned for distances as close as 1 m (3.3 feet).
( changes to )

display

[Macro Zoom]

To take even larger images of the subject, setting to [Macro Zoom] enables the subject to
appear even larger than when using [AF Macro].

Press to display [Macro Mode]

Use cursor button to select [Macro Zoom] and press [MENU/
SET]

“Tele macro” function)

Adjust the Digital Zoom magnification with the zoom lever

The zoom position is fixed at the Wide

Return Enlarge

In [Macro Zoom], higher magnification results in lower picture quality.

●

When [Macro Zoom] is set, Extra Optical Zoom or [i.ZOOM] does not work.

●

[Macro Zoom] cannot be used in the following cases:

●

• [Creative Control] Mode ([Toy Effect] [Miniature Effect])

• When the [Burst] setting is set to , or

• [3D Photo Mode]

When [AF Tracking] is set, zoom macro is cancelled.

●

end.
Focus range is 3 cm (0.098 feet) -

Digital Zoom magnification (1 x to 3 x)

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.

Taking close-up pictures

Focus range

When a subject is too close to the camera, the picture may not be properly focused. The
shortest recording distance differs depending on the zoom ratio and the setting in macro
recording mode.

■

Shortest recording distance

Zoom

Max. W 3 cm (0.098 feet) 50 cm (1.6 feet)

Max. T 1 m (3.3 feet) 2 m (6.6 feet)

∗

The shortest recording distance is the distance from the lens front to the subject. This distance
changes gradually depending on the zoom position.

Focus range is displayed when operating the zoom, etc. (When zooming, even if

●

[Macro Mode] is set to ON, the shortest recording distance is the same as when it is set
to OFF.)

Focus range

∗

[Macro Mode]

OFF

It may take some time until distant subjects come into focus.

●

Using a tripod and [Selftimer] is recommended. Also, when recording a subject that is

●

close to the camera, setting [Flash] to [Forced Flash Off] is recommended.
Moving the camera after aligning the focus is likely to result in poorly focused pictures

●

if subject is close to the camera, due to the margin for focus alignment being severely
reduced.
Resolution may be reduced around the edges of the picture.

●

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Taking pictures with self-timer

Recording mode:

We recommend using a tripod. This is also effective for correcting jitter when pressing the
shutter button, by setting the self-timer to 2 seconds.

Press to display [Selftimer]

Use cursor button to select time duration and press [MENU/
SET]

Take a picture

Press the shutter button fully to start recording after the preset time.

Self-timer indicator
(Flashes for set duration)

• To cancel while in operation → Press [MENU/SET]

Focus will be automatically adjusted immediately before recording if the shutter button

●

is pressed fully.
After Self-timer indicator stops flashing, it may then be lit for AF Assist Lamp.

●

This function cannot be used in the [Underwater] Scene Mode, or when recording

●

motion pictures.

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Taking pictures with Exposure Compensation

Corrects exposure when adequate exposure cannot be obtained (if difference between
brightness of object and background, etc.).

■

Recording mode:

Press to display [Exposure]

Use cursor button to select a value and press [MENU/SET]

• If the picture is too dark, adjust the exposure
to the “+” direction.

• If the picture is too bright, adjust the exposure
to the “-” direction.

• After exposure adjustment, the adjustment
value ( for example) is displayed in the
bottom-left corner of the screen.

Depending on the brightness, this may not be possible in some cases.

●

The Exposure Compensation value you set is retained even after the camera is turned

●

off.

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Taking pictures with Exposure Compensation

Recording while exposure is changed automatically ([Auto Bracket])

Records 3 pictures in continuous succession while exposure is changed automatically.
After exposure adjustment, the adjustment value is set as the standard.

■

Recording mode:

Press several times to display [Auto Bracket]

Use cursor button to select a value and press [MENU/SET]

• The first still picture is recorded without
compensation, the second still picture is
recorded with exposure adjusted in the

Value displayed
after Exposure
Compensation
set

“-” direction, and the third still picture is
recorded with exposure adjusted in the
“+” direction.

• Cancelled when the power is turned off.

Cannot be used with flash.

●

When [Auto Bracket] is set, [Burst] is cancelled.

●

[Auto Bracket] cannot be used in the following cases:

●

• [Creative Control] Mode ([Miniature Effect] [Soft Focus])

• Scene Modes ([Panorama Shot] [Handheld Night Shot] [HDR])

• Motion picture

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Determine aperture and shutter speed and record

Recording mode:

[Aperture-Priority] Mode

When recording, you can control the range of focus (depth of field) to meet your recording
purposes.
Shutter speed is automatically adjusted to be appropriate for the set aperture value.

Set mode dial to ([Aperture-Priority] Mode)

Press [EXPOSURE] button and use cursor button to determine
aperture value

• When the aperture value is increased, the
range of depth in focus expands, and the
picture shows up clearly from the position
of the camera to the background.

• When the aperture value is reduced, the

Aperture value

Press [EXPOSURE] button

[Shutter-Priority] Mode

When recording, you can control the shutter speed to meet your recording purposes.
Aperture is automatically adjusted to be appropriate for the set shutter speed.

range of depth in focus shrinks, and the
background can get blurry.

Set mode dial to ([Shutter-Priority] Mode)

Press [EXPOSURE] button and use cursor button to determine
shutter speed

• At faster shutter speeds, movements by
the subject show as if they are still.

• At slower shutter speeds, subjects that
are moving show as jittery.

Shutter speed

Press [EXPOSURE] button

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Determine aperture and shutter speed and record

[Manual Exposure] Mode

This mode of recording lets you set any aperture value and shutter speed when exposure
adjustment prevents you from recording at the desired exposure (brightness/darkness).
Also, long-exposure recording of up to 15 seconds is possible.

Set mode dial to ([Manual Exposure] Mode)

• Manual exposure assist is displayed.

Press [EXPOSURE] button and use cursor button to determine
aperture value and shutter speed

Aperture value/shutter speed

Press [EXPOSURE] button

■

Manual exposure assist (estimate)

If the shutter button is pressed halfway, manual exposure assist is displayed.

Shows pictures with standard brightness.

Shows brighter pictures. For standard brightness, either use a faster
shutter speed or increase aperture value.

Shows darker pictures. For standard brightness, either use a slower
shutter speed or reduce aperture value.

■

Recording motion pictures in

• Aperture and shutter speed are automatically set.

When the picture is too bright or too dark or there is incorrect exposure, the numbers

●

for the aperture value and shutter speed are shown in red.
LCD monitor brightness may vary from the actual still picture recorded.

●

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Taking Pictures with different picture effects

[Creative Control] mode

Recording mode:

You can select your own settings from various effects and take pictures while confirming
these effects on the LCD monitor.

Set mode dial to

Press to select a setting, and press [MENU/SET]

Setting Effect

[Expressive]

[Retro]

[High key]

[Low Key]

[Sepia] This picture effect creates a picture with sepia tone.

[Dynamic Monochrome]

[High Dynamic]

[Toy Effect]

[Miniature Effect]

[Soft Focus]

This picture effect creates a pop art style picture that enhances
the colour.

This picture effect creates the soft appearance of a tarnished
picture.

This picture effect creates a brighter and lighter toned
appearance for the entire picture.

This picture effect creates a darker sombre appearance for the
entire picture to emphasize the bright portions.

This picture effect creates a monochromatic picture with a
higher contrast and more dramatic atmosphere.

This picture effect creates a picture with a well-balanced
brightness for the entire picture (from dark areas to bright
areas).

This picture effect creates a picture that resembles pictures
taken by a toy camera with a reduced amount of peripheral
light.

• About adjusting colour shade
→ Press the [DISP.] button and use the cursor button to

select the shades of a colour.

This picture effect creates a diorama-like picture by
intentionally blurring the outer areas on the picture.
(Also known as Tilt Shift Focus)

This picture effect creates a soft appearance by intentionally
blurring the entire picture.

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Taking Pictures with different picture effects [Creative Control] mode

■

Recording motion pictures in

Records a motion picture at the optimum settings for the selected effects.

The flash is set to [Forced Flash Off].

●

A setting that was selected in [Creative Control] mode is retained even after the camera

●

is turned off.
Following [Rec] menu settings will be automatically adjusted and cannot be selected

●

manually.
[Sensitivity], [White Balance], [i.Exposure], [Min. Shtr Speed], [Color Mode]
Notes on the [Miniature Effect] setting

●

• The recording screen is displayed with a slight delay when compared to usual
recording.

• No audio is recorded for motion pictures.

• The motion pictures are recorded in approx. 1/8th of an actual time. (When a motion
picture is recorded for 8 minutes, the actual time for this motion picture will be approx.
1 minute.) The recordable time displayed on the camera is approx. 8 times longer
than actual time needed for recording. When the recording mode is changed, be sure
to check the recordable time.

• When you take a picture using a large picture size setting, the screen will become
dark for a certain period of time after the picture is taken. However, this occurs due to
signal processing and is not a defect.

Notes on the [Soft Focus] setting

●

• The recording screen is displayed with a slight delay when compared to usual
recording. (When this effect is set, the recorded motion picture is played back like a
frame dropping.)

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Taking pictures according to the scene

[Scene Mode]

Recording mode:

Using [Scene Mode] enables you to take pictures with optimum settings (exposure,
colouring, etc.) for given scenes.

Set mode dial to

Use cursor button to select the scene and press [MENU/SET]

(When the scene menu is not displayed →39)

■

Recording motion pictures in

Records a motion picture at the optimum settings for the selected scene.

• Some scenes are switched to the following scenes:

Selected scene Scenes for motion picture

[Baby] Portrait motion picture

[Night Portrait], [Night Scenery], [Handheld Night Shot] Low light motion picture

[Sports], [Pet], [HDR] Normal motion picture

Selecting a Scene Mode inappropriate for the actual scene may affect the colouring of

●

your picture.
Following [Rec] menu settings will be automatically adjusted and cannot be selected

●

manually.
[Sensitivity], [Metering Mode], [i.Exposure], [Min. Shtr Speed], [i.Resolution],
[Color Mode]
Using flash in Scene Modes (→52)

●

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• How to select a scene (→63)

• Using flash in Scene Modes (→52)

Improves the skin tone of subjects for a healthier appearance in bright
daylight conditions.

[Portrait]

[Soft Skin]

Tips

• The closer the zoom is positioned to the T (telephoto) edge and the closer the
camera is brought to the subject, the greater the effect will be.

Smooths skin colours in bright, outdoor daylight conditions (portraits
from chest upwards).

Tips

• The closer the zoom is positioned to the T (telephoto) edge and the closer the
camera is brought to the subject, the greater the effect will be.

Takes clear pictures of wide, distant subjects.

[Scenery]

Creates a single panorama picture by stitching multiple still pictures taken
in rapid succession.

Use cursor button to select the recording direction, and press [MENU/SET] to
set.
Check the recording direction and press [MENU/SET]

• Special panorama guidelines will be displayed during recording.
Press the shutter button halfway to focus
Press the shutter button fully and pan the camera in a small circular motion in
the selected direction to start recording

• Taking pictures from left to right

Pan the camera so that you
make a complete circuit in

[Panorama Shot]

approx. 8 seconds

• Pan the camera at a
constant speed.

• You may not be able to take
pictures successfully if you
move the camera too quickly
or too slowly.

• Pan the camera in a small
circular motion

Taking pictures according to the scene [Scene Mode]

2 sec.

1 sec.

3 sec.

Press the shutter button fully again to end recording

• You can also end recording if you stop panning the camera while taking
pictures.

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• How to select a scene (→63)

• Using flash in Scene Modes (→52)

Tips

• Pan the camera in the recording direction as steadily as possible.

The subjects that are displayed in this range are recorded. (guideline)

Notes

• The zoom position is fixed to the W end.

• Since the focus, White Balance, and Exposure Compensation are all fixed
when settings are made for the first picture, recording settings such as
brightness and colour may not be optimal for subsequent pictures.

• The following functions are fixed to the settings indicated below.
[Stabilizer]: [OFF] [Date Stamp]: [OFF]

• For some subjects, the recorded pictures may be distorted or the joined
sections of multiple successively taken pictures that are stitched may also be
noticeable.

• Picture size varies depending on the recording direction and number of

[Panorama
Shot]

(Continued)

stitched pictures.
The maximum number of recording pixels is as follows:

- Taking pictures in landscape orientation: Approx. 8.5M (8000×1080)

- Taking pictures in portrait orientation: Approx. 11.5M (1440×8000)

• Panorama pictures may not be created or pictures may not be recorded
properly when taking pictures of the following subjects or when taking pictures
in the following recording conditions:

- Subjects that have a continuous monotone or pattern (sky, beach, etc.)

- Moving subjects (person, pet, vehicle, waves, or flowers swaying in the wind,

etc.)

- Subjects whose colours or patterns change quickly (such as an image

appearing on a display)

- Dark locations

- Locations with a flickering light source (fluorescent lamp, candle light, etc.)

About panorama playback
You can operate the zoom lever to enlarge still pictures taken in [Panorama
Shot] mode in the same way as with other still pictures (Playback Zoom →35).
You can also press
playing back a motion picture (Motion Picture Playback →33).

• Unlike motion picture playback, you cannot perform fast forward or rewind
by pressing
perform single-frame forward or rewind while the automatic scrolling operation
is paused.)

or while the pictures are scrolling automatically. (You can

Taking pictures according to the scene [Scene Mode]

If the camera shakes too
much, it may not be able to
take pictures or may end up
creating a narrow (small)
panorama picture.

to automatically scroll pictures in the same way as when

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• How to select a scene (→63)

• Using flash in Scene Modes (→52)

Takes pictures of scenes with fast movement, e.g. sports.

[Sports]

[Night Portrait]

[Night Scenery]

[Handheld Night Shot]

Tips

• Stand at least 5 m (16 feet) away.

Notes

• Shutter speed may slow down up to 1 second.

Takes pictures of people and nightscapes with close to actual brightness.

Tips

• Use flash.

• Subject should not move.

• Tripod, self-timer recommended.

Notes

• Shutter speed may slow down up to 8 seconds.

• After recording, the shutter may stay closed (up to 8 seconds) to process the
signal. This is not a malfunction.

Takes clear pictures of night scenes.

Tips

• Tripod, self-timer recommended.

Notes

• Shutter speed may slow down up to 8 seconds.

• After recording, the shutter may stay closed (up to 8 seconds) to process the
signal. This is not a malfunction.

Takes clear pictures of night scenes without a tripod.

Tips

• Stand at least 5 m (16 feet) away.

• After the shutter button has been pressed, do not move the camera during the
burst operation.

Notes

• Since a burst of still pictures are combined after they have been recorded, it
will be a few moments before you will be able to record another picture.

Taking pictures according to the scene [Scene Mode]

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• How to select a scene (→63)

• Using flash in Scene Modes (→52)

The camera can combine several still pictures taken with different
exposures into a single properly exposed picture with rich gradation.

Tips

• After the shutter button has been pressed, do not move the camera during the

[HDR]

burst operation.

Notes

• Since a burst of still pictures are combined after they have been recorded, it
will be a few moments before you will be able to record another picture.

• A subject that was in motion when it was recorded may be recorded as an
afterimage.

Takes natural-looking pictures of food.

[Food]

Uses weak flash to bring out skin colours.

• To record age and name
([Baby1] and [Baby2] can be set separately.)

Select [Age] or [Name] with cursor button, press [MENU/SET], select [SET],
and press [MENU/SET].

Set the birthday and name.
Age: Set birthday with cursor button, and press [MENU/SET].
Name: (See “Entering Text”: (→79))

[Baby]

[Pet]

Use cursor button to select [Exit] and press [MENU/SET].

Tips

• Make sure [Age] and [Name] are [ON] before taking a picture.

Notes

• Age display format depends on [Language] setting.

• Shutter speed may slow down up to 1 second.

• [Age] and [Name] print setting can be made on your computer using the
supplied CD-ROM “PHOTOfunSTUDIO”. Text may also be stamped onto the
still picture using [Text Stamp].

Records pet’s age and name when taking pictures.

• Refer to [Baby] for other tips and notes.

Taking pictures according to the scene [Scene Mode]

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• How to select a scene (→63)

• Using flash in Scene Modes (→52)

Taking pictures according to the scene [Scene Mode]

[Sunset]

[High Sens.]

[Glass Through]

[Underwater]

Takes clear pictures of scenes such as sunsets.

Prevents blurring of subject in dark, indoor conditions.

Select the aspect ratio and the picture size with cursor button and press [MENU/
SET].

Most suitable for taking pictures such as a landscapes through the
transparent glass of a train/vehicle or building.

Notes

• If there are stains such as dust or a reflection on the glass, the camera may
focus on the glass instead of a subject.

• The colour of pictures may appear unnatural due to the colour of the glass.
(You may be able to reproduce the appropriate colour by adjusting the White
Balance.)

Takes pictures with natural colours suitable for an underwater scene.

Tips

• For fast moving subjects, align with the AF area and press
(Press

again to release.)

[AF Lock]

(focus fixed)

AF area

• If the zoom is operated after AF Lock is set, the AF Lock setting will be
cancelled and must be set again.

• AF Lock cannot be set if [AF Mode] is set to

About [White Balance]

• You can adjust colours according to your preference by using the “White
Balance fine adjustment” (→82).

Notes

• Always use marine case (optional).

• When there are many underwater objects, set the flash to

.

(AF Lock).

.

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Taking 3D pictures [3D Photo Mode]

Recording mode:

Pictures are recorded continuously while moving the camera horizontally, and two
pictures selected automatically are combined to make a single 3D picture.
To view 3D pictures, a television that supports 3D is required (This unit will play back in
2D). (→114)

Set mode dial to

• Description of recording method is displayed.

• Check the instructions, and then press [MENU/SET].

Start the recording and then slide
the camera horizontally straight
from left to right

• A guide is displayed while recording.

• Move the camera approximately 10 cm
(0.33 feet) within approximately 4 seconds
using the guide.

Tips for recording pictures

• Record a stationary subject.

• Record a picture outdoors or in other bright locations.

• Press the shutter button halfway to fix the focus and the exposure, press the shutter
button fully, and then slide the camera.

• Hold the camera so that the subject is slightly to the right of the centre on the
display at the start of the recording. This makes it easier to position the subject in
the centre of the recorded picture.

3D still pictures cannot be recorded by holding this camera vertically.

●

3D still pictures are recorded in MPO format (3D).

●

The zoom position is fixed to the W end.

●

The picture size is fixed to 2M .

●

ISO Sensitivity is automatically adjusted. However, ISO Sensitivity is increased to make

●

the shutter speed faster.
Motion pictures cannot be recorded.

●

When any of the recording conditions listed below exists, it may be impossible to record

●

any images at all. Or there may be no 3D effect, or the image may be distorted even if a
picture is recorded.

• When the subject is too dark or too bright

• When the subject’s brightness changes

• When the subject is moving

• When pictures are recorded underwater

• When the subject lacks contrast

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Register your own settings and record

[Custom] Mode

Registering your preferred recording mode, [Rec] menu settings, etc. to [Cust.Set Mem.]
and setting the mode dial to / allows you to switch quickly to those settings.

[Cust.Set Mem.]

Up to 4 current camera settings can be registered.

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Recording mode:

Select the recording mode you wish to register and set the
[Rec] menu, [Motion Picture] menu, [Setup] menu, etc.

Select [Cust.Set Mem.] from the [Setup] menu (→39)

Use cursor button to select custom set for registration and
press [MENU/SET]

• A confirmation screen is displayed. Select [Yes] with cursor button and then press
[MENU/SET].

• The custom settings registered in [C1] can be used with the of the mode dial.
It will be convenient if the custom setting used often is registered, since it can be
used by just setting the mode dial.

• The custom settings registered in [C2-1], [C2-2] or [C2-3] can be selected in the

of the mode dial. Up to 3 custom settings can be registered, so select the one

matching the needs.

Self-timer is not stored in custom set.

●

Since certain menu items would be reflected in other recording modes, they are not

●

saved.

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Register your own settings and record [Custom] Mode

[Custom]

Settings registered in [Cust.Set Mem.] can be quickly called up by setting the mode dial
to / .

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Recording mode:

Set mode dial to / ([Custom] mode)

• When set to
→ You can take pictures with the custom settings registered in the .

• When set to
→ Perform steps -

Use cursor button to select custom set

• Use and to confirm the registered settings.

• Only the main menu items are displayed.

Press [MENU/SET] to enter the settings

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When changing the menu settings

Even if the menu settings are changed temporarily when [C1], [C2-1], [C2-2] or
[C2-3] is selected for using the custom set, the currently registered settings will
remain unchanged.
To change the currently registered settings, overwrite the registered data using [Cust.
Set Mem.] (→70) on the [Setup] menu.

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Recording motion pictures in /

Records motion pictures in registered recording mode.

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Burst function

Recording mode:

A burst of still pictures can be recorded while the shutter button is pressed fully.

Select [Burst] from the [Rec] menu

Use cursor button to select the burst setting, and press
[MENU/SET]

Setting Speed Description

Approx. 2 - 5

1

∗

pictures/sec.

Approx. 2

pictures/sec.

Approx. 5

pictures/sec.

Approx. 10

pictures/sec.

40 pictures/sec.

60 pictures/sec.

Complies with

2

∗

recording

conditions

[OFF] — The burst function is released. —

1

∗

Only in the mode

2

∗

Only in the mode

• The burst speed is adjusted automatically in
accordance with the movements of people, pets
or other subjects. ([Intelligent Burst mode])

• The subject is brought into focus as far as this
is allowed by the burst speed. The pictures are
taken with the burst function while the exposure
and White Balance are being adjusted.
(However, when the burst function is operating
during motion picture recording, the focus is
fixed to the first picture.)

• The burst speed may be reduced under certain
recording conditions.

• Focus, exposure and White Balance are fixed in
the first picture.

• Focus, exposure and White Balance are fixed in
the first picture.

• Note on the picture size setting (→73)

• Focus, exposure and White Balance are fixed in
the first picture.

• The recordable range is reduced.

• Note on the picture size setting (→73)

• The burst of still pictures can be recorded even
in low light conditions as the flash is used.

• The focus, exposure, and flash level are all
fixed to the settings for the first picture.

• When [Selftimer] is set, 5 pictures are taken.

• Note on the picture size setting (→73)

No. of

pictures

100

100

4

40

30

5

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Burst function

■

Note on the picture size setting

[Aspect Ratio]

4:3 3M, 2M, 0.3M 2.5M, 0.3M 3M

3:2 2.5M, 0.3M 3M, 0.3M 2.5M

16:9 2M, 0.2M 3.5M, 0.2M 2M

1:1 2.5M, 0.2M 2M, 0.2M 2.5M

Pictures taken with the or setting are recorded together as a group (burst

●

group). (→94)
Depending on changes in the brightness of the subject, the second and subsequent

●

pictures may be recorded brighter or darker when using the burst function at the ,

, or setting.

Burst speed may be reduced if shutter speed is reduced in darker locations.

●

The pictures taken using the burst function at the or setting may be distorted if

●

the subjects were moving or the camera was moved.
[Auto Bracket] is released.

●

The flash is set to [Forced Flash Off]. (However, when [Flash Burst] is selected,

●

the flash is fixed to [Forced Flash On].)
Settings will be stored even if power is turned off.

●

The burst function cannot be used in the following cases:

●

• [Creative Control] Mode ([Toy Effect] [Miniature Effect] [Soft Focus])

• Scene Modes ([Panorama Shot] [Handheld Night Shot] [HDR])

When the scene mode is set to [High Sens.], , or cannot be selected.

●

When [Selftimer] is set, 3 pictures are taken. (Except [Flash Burst])

●

It may take a while to store still pictures that were taken using the burst function.

●

You cannot use zoom during burst recording.

●

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Recording with the Face Recognition function

[Face Recog.]

Recording mode:

• Default [Face Recog.] setting is [OFF].

• When the face pictures are registered, the setting will be [ON] automatically.

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How the Face Recognition function works
During recording

(When [AF Mode] is (Face Detection))

• The camera recognises a registered face and adjusts focus and
exposure.

• When registered faces that have set names are recognised, the
names are displayed (up to 3 people).

During playback

• The name and age are displayed (if information is registered).

• Only pictures of the selected registered people are played back ([Category Selection]).

■

Recording tips when registering face pictures

• Make sure the subject’s eyes are open and mouth closed; have the subject face the camera
directly, and make sure the outline of the face, the eyes and eyebrows are not hidden by hair.

• Make sure there are no heavy shadows on the face. (During registration, the flash is not used.)

■

If the camera seems to have difficulty recognising faces when recording

• Register additional pictures of the same person’s face, indoors and outdoors or with different
expressions or angles.

• Register additional pictures at the place you are recording.

• If a registered person is no longer recognised, re-register that person.

When Burst is performed, recording information relating to Face Recognition is put only

●

on the first picture.
If you press the shutter button halfway, then point the camera at a different subject and

●

record, recording information for a different person may be put on the picture.
Face Recognition does not work in the following cases:

●

• [Creative Control] Mode ([Miniature Effect])

• Scene Modes ([Panorama Shot] [Night Scenery] [Handheld Night Shot] [Food]
[Underwater])

• Motion picture

Face Recognition searches for faces similar to those registered, but there is no

●

guarantee it will always recognise these faces. In some cases, the camera cannot
recognise or incorrectly recognises even registered people depending on their
expression or the environment.
Even if Face Recognition information is registered, pictures recorded when the name is

●

[OFF] are not categorised for Face Recognition in [Category Selection].

Even if Face Recognition information is changed, Face Recognition information

●

for previously recorded pictures is not changed.

For example, if a name is changed, pictures recorded before the change are not
categorised for Face Recognition in [Category Selection].
To change name information for pictures already recorded, perform a [REPLACE] (→108)

●

in [Face Rec Edit].

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Recording with the Face Recognition function [Face Recog.]

Registering face pictures

Up to 6 people’s face pictures can be registered along with such information as name and
birth date.
You can facilitate Face Recognition by the way you register faces: for example, register
multiple face pictures of the same person (up to 3 pictures in one registration).

Select [Face Recog.] from the [Rec] menu (→39)

Select [MEMORY] with cursor button and then press [MENU/
SET]

Select [New] with cursor button and then press [MENU/SET]

• If 6 people are already registered, first delete a registered person. (→76)

Record the face picture

Align the face with the guide and record.
Select [Yes] with cursor button and then press [MENU/SET].

• If re-recording, select [No]

• Faces of subjects other than people (e.g. pets) cannot be registered.

• When [DISP.] button is pressed, an explanation is displayed.

Use cursor button to select the item for editing and press
[MENU/SET]

[Name]

[Age] Set the birth date.

[Focus Icon] Change the icon that is displayed when the subject is in focus.

[Add Images] Up to 3 face pictures of the person can be registered.

Select [SET] with cursor button and then press [MENU/SET]
Enter the name (Entering text →79)

Select [SET] with cursor button and then press [MENU/SET]
Use to select year, month and day, set with , and press

[MENU/SET]

Select the focus icon with cursor button and then press [MENU/SET]

Select an unregistered frame and press [MENU/SET]

• When a registered face picture is selected with cursor button a screen to
confirm deletion is displayed. Select [Yes] to delete the face picture. (If
only one picture is registered, it cannot be deleted.)
Record the picture (Step above.)
Press [ / ] button

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Recording with the Face Recognition function [Face Recog.]

■

To set the Face Recognition function to [OFF]

Select [Face Recog.] from the [Rec] menu
Select [OFF] with cursor button and then press [MENU/SET]

Editing or deleting information about registered persons

Information about registered people can be edited or deleted.

Select the person or persons to be edited or deleted in step

(→75) and press [MENU/SET]

Use cursor button to select the item and press [MENU/SET]

[Info Edit] Edit name or other registered information. (→75)

[Priority] Set priority order for focus and exposure.

[Delete] Delete information and face pictures of registered persons.

Select the registration order with cursor button and then press [MENU/

SET]

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Useful features for travel

[Travel Date]

• For [Setup] menu setting procedures (→39)
If you set your travel schedule and record pictures, the day of your trip on which the
picture was taken will be recorded.

■

Recording mode:

∗

Recording only. (Cannot set.)

Select [Travel Date] from the [Setup] menu

Use cursor button to select [Travel Setup] and press [MENU/
SET]

Use cursor button to select [SET] and press [MENU/SET]

Use cursor button to select the departure date and press
[MENU/SET]

Use cursor button to select the return date and press [MENU/
SET]

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To record [Location]

Record your destination.
Once the [Travel Setup] is set, you can set the location.

Select [Location] in step above
Use cursor button to select [SET] and press [MENU/SET]
Enter your location (Entering text →79)

∗

The travel date is calculated from the set departure date and the date set in the

●

camera’s clock. When destination is set in [World Time], days elapsed are calculated
based on local destination time.
When [Travel Setup] is set to [OFF], the number of days elapsed is not recorded. It is

●

not displayed even if [Travel Setup] is set to [SET] after recording.
If settings are made before departure date, number of days to departure are not

●

recorded.
To print [Location] or the number of days that have passed, either use [Text Stamp] or

●

print using the software on the supplied CD-ROM “PHOTOfunSTUDIO”.
[Travel Date] cannot be set for AVCHD motion pictures recorded when [Rec Quality] is

●

set to [FSH] or [SH].

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Useful features for travel

[World Time]

• For [Setup] menu setting procedures (→39)
Set the recording date and time with the local time at your destination.

■

Recording mode:

Select [World Time] from the [Setup] menu

• Message will be displayed when setting for the first time. In this case, press
[MENU/SET] and skip to step .

Use cursor button to select [Home] or [Destination] and press
[MENU/SET]

Use cursor button to select area and press [MENU/SET]

City/area name

Difference with home time

When [Destination] has been selected

■

To set summer time

Press in step . (Press again to release the setting)

• When summer time is set, the current time is advanced by 1 hour. If the setting is
cancelled, the time automatically returns to the current time.

If you cannot find your destination in the area displayed on the screen, set based on

●

difference with home time.

is displayed on the screen for pictures recorded at the destination when they are

●

played back.

Current time at selected
destination

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Entering Text

Use the cursor button to enter names with the Face Recognition function and in Scene
Modes [Baby] and [Pet], or to register locations in [Travel Date] etc.

Use cursor button to select characters

Press [MENU/SET] several times until the desired character is
displayed

Text is inserted at the cursor position.

• To change the character type
→ Select , and press [MENU/SET].

Cursor position

■

Editing text

Use cursor button to move the cursor to text to edit.

• You can also use the zoom lever to reposition the cursor.
Use cursor button to select [Delete], and then press [MENU/SET].
Use cursor button to select the correct text, and then press [MENU/SET].

When you are finished entering text, use cursor button to
select [Set] and press [MENU/SET]

A maximum of 30 characters can be entered. (Maximum of 9 characters for [Face

●

Recog.] names)

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Using the [Rec] menu

[Aspect Ratio]

• For [Rec] menu setting procedures (→39)

Aspect ratio of still picture can be changed according to printing or playback format.

■

Recording mode:

■

Settings: / / /

Edges may be cut off when printing – be sure to check in advance.

●

[Picture Size]

• For [Rec] menu setting procedures (→39)
Set the size (number of pixels) of still pictures. Number of pictures which can be recorded
depends on this setting and on [Quality].

■

Recording mode:

■

Settings:

Picture Size ([Aspect Ratio]: )

12 M

4000×3000 3264×2448 2560×1920 2048×1536 1600×1200 640×480

10.5 M

4000×2672 3264×2176 2560×1712 2048×1360 640×424

9 M

4000×2248 3264×1840 2560×1440 1920×1080 640×360

9 M

2992×2992 2448×2448 1920×1920 1536×1536 480×480

∗

This setting is not available in ([Intelligent Auto] Mode).

Mosaic effect may appear depending on subject and recording conditions.

●

8 M

∗

7 M

6 M

6 M

5 M

Picture Size ([Aspect Ratio]: )

∗

Picture Size ([Aspect Ratio]: )

∗

Picture Size ([Aspect Ratio]: )

∗

4.5 M

3.5 M

3.5 M

Setting guide

Larger picture size Smaller picture size

Crisper picture Coarser picture

Lower recording

capacity

Higher recording

capacity

3 M

∗

∗

∗

∗

2.5 M

2 M

2.5 M

2 M

∗

∗

0.3 M

∗

∗

0.3 M

0.2 M

0.2 M

∗

∗

∗

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Using the [Rec] menu

[Quality]

• For [Rec] menu setting procedures (→39)
Set quality of picture.

■

Recording mode:

■

Settings: High quality, priority to picture quality

The setting is fixed to , in [High Sens.] Scene Mode.

●

When [3D Photo Mode] is selected, the displayed icons are different:

●

: An MPO picture and a high quality JPEG picture are recorded simultaneously.
: An MPO picture and a standard quality JPEG picture are recorded simultaneously.

Standard quality, priority to the number of pictures

[Sensitivity]

• For [Rec] menu setting procedures (→39)
Set ISO Sensitivity (sensitivity to lighting) manually.
We recommend higher settings to take clear pictures in darker locations.

■

Recording mode:

■

Settings: [AUTO] / [Intelligent ISO] / [100] / [200] / [400] / [800] / [1600] / [3200]

Setting guide

[Sensitivity] [100] [3200]

Location
(recommended)
Shutter speed Slow Fast
Interference Low High
Subject blur High Low

[AUTO] is automatically set in a range up to 800 (1600 when flash is used) based on

●

subject brightness.

[Intelligent ISO] is automatically set in a range up to 1600 based on subject

●

movement and brightness.
The [Sensitivity] is automatically set in the following cases:

●

• When recording motion pictures

• When [Burst] is set to [Flash Burst]

Bright

(outdoors)

Dark

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Using the [Rec] menu

[White Balance]

• For [Rec] menu setting procedures (→39)
Adjust colouring to suit light source if colours otherwise appear unnatural.

■

Recording mode:

■

Settings: [AWB] (automatic) / (outdoor, clear sky) / (outdoor, cloudy sky) /

When [AWB] (Automatic White Balance) is set, the colouring is adjusted in accordance

●

with the light source. However, if the scene is too bright or too dark or if other extreme
conditions apply, the pictures may appear reddish or bluish. The White Balance may
not operate correctly if there is a multiple number of light sources.
Under fluorescent lighting, LED lighting fixture etc., the appropriate White Balance will

●

vary depending on the lighting type, so use [AWB] or .
White Balance setting is fixed to [AWB] in the following cases:

●

Scene Modes ([Scenery], [Night Portrait], [Night Scenery], [Handheld Night Shot],
[Food], [Sunset], [Underwater])
Even if the camera’s power is OFF, the set White Balance is remembered. (If the Scene

●

Mode is changed, the white balance setting returns automatically to [AWB].)

■

White Balance fine adjustment (excluding [AWB])

White Balance settings can be individually fine tuned if colours still do not appear as
anticipated.

Select the white balance to be fine-tuned, and press the [DISP.] button to display the

[WB Adjust.] screen.
Adjust with if reds are strong, adjust with if blues are strong.
Press [MENU/SET].

• Settings are remembered even if power is turned off.

• Settings remain applied when using flash.

• Even though the [AWB] setting is fixed in [Underwater] Scene Mode, fine adjustments
may still be made.

• Fine adjustments cannot be made when [Color Mode] (→88) is set to [B&W] or
[SEPIA].

(outdoor, shade) / (Incandescent lighting) /
(uses value set in ) / (set manually)

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Using the [Rec] menu

■

Setting White Balance manually ( )

Select and press [MENU/SET].
Point the camera towards a white object (e.g. paper) and press [MENU/SET].

White Balance is set to .

• Even if the camera’s power is OFF, the set White Balance is remembered.

• It may not be possible to set the correct White Balance if subjects are too bright or too
dark. In this case, adjust the brightness and try to set the White Balance again.

■

[AWB] operational range:

10000K

9000K

8000K

7000K

6000K

5000K

4000K

3000K

2000K

Blue sky

Cloudy sky (rain)
Shade

Sunlight
White fluorescent lighting

Incandescent lighting
Sunset/sunrise
Candlelight

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Using the [Rec] menu

[AF Mode]

• For [Rec] menu setting procedures (→39)

Method of aligning focus can be changed according to position and number of subjects.

■

Recording mode:

■

Settings: / / / /

Taking front-on
pictures of people

(Face Detection)

Automatically locking
the focus on a
moving subject

(AF Tracking)

Subject not centred in
picture

(23-area-focusing)

Determined position
for focus

(1-area-focusing)

(Spot-focusing)

Recognises faces (up to 15 people) and adjusts exposure and focus
accordingly.

AF area
Yellow : When the shutter button is pressed halfway, the frame turns

green when the camera is focused.

White : Displayed when more than one face is detected. Other faces

that are the same distance away as faces within the yellow
AF area are also focused.

Align the AF Tracking frame with the subject, and then press

AF Tracking frame
When the subject is recognised, the AF Tracking frame changes
from white to yellow, and the subject is automatically kept in focus.
If AF Lock fails, a red frame lights up.

• To clear AF Lock, press

• Focus (same as macro recording) (→55)

Focuses on up to 23 points in each AF area.

1-area-focusing: Focuses on AF area in centre of picture.

Spot-focusing: Focuses on smaller, limited area.

(Recommended when focus is difficult to align)

.

.

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Using the [Rec] menu

Focus is fixed to (1-area-focusing) in the following cases:

●

[Miniature Effect] in [Creative Control] mode
Use (1-area-focusing) if focus is difficult to align with (Spot-focusing).

●

Cannot set to (Face Detection) in the following cases:

●

• Scene Modes ([Panorama Shot] [Night Scenery] [Handheld Night Shot] [Food]
[Underwater])

• [Creative Control] Mode ([Soft Focus])

If the camera misinterprets a non-human subject as a face in (Face Detection)

●

setting, switch to another setting.
If conditions prevent the face from being recognised, such as when the movement of

●

the subject is too rapid, the [AF Mode] setting switches to (23-area-focusing).
Under certain recording conditions, such as when the subject is small or dark, AF

●

Tracking may not operate correctly.
When AF Tracking does not work, focus will be on (1-area-focusing).

●

Cannot set to in the following cases.

●

• [Panorama Shot] Scene Mode

• [B&W] and [SEPIA] in [Color Mode]

• [Creative Control] Mode ([Sepia] [Dynamic Monochrome] [High Dynamic]
[Toy Effect] [Soft Focus])

While recording motion pictures and the setting is other than (Face Detection), focus

●

will be on (1-area-focusing).

[Quick AF]

• For [Rec] menu setting procedures (→39)
The focus is automatically adjusted when camera blurring is small even when the shutter
button is not pressed. (Increases battery consumption)

■

Recording mode:

■

Settings: [ON] / [OFF]

Focus alignment may take time if zoom is suddenly changed from max. W to max. T, or

●

if suddenly moving closer to subject.
Press shutter button halfway if focus is difficult to align.

●

The function will turn [OFF] in the following cases.

●

[Night Portrait], [Night Scenery], and [Handheld Night Shot] Scene Modes
[Quick AF] will not work while AF Tracking is operating.

●

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Using the [Rec] menu

[Face Recog.]

• For [Rec] menu setting procedures (→39)
For details (→74).

[Metering Mode]

• For [Rec] menu setting procedures (→39)
You can change the position for measuring brightness when correcting exposure.

■

Recording mode:

■

Settings:

Brightness measurement position Conditions

[Multi

Metering]

[Center

Weighted]

[Spot]

Whole screen

Centre and surrounding area Subject in centre

Centre and close surrounding area Great difference between

Normal usage (produces balanced
pictures)

brightness of subject and
background
(e.g. person in spotlight on stage,
backlighting)

[i.Exposure]

• For [Rec] menu setting procedures (→39)
Automatically adjusts contrast and exposure to give more lifelike colours when there is
significant contrast between background and subject.

■

Recording mode:

■

Settings: [LOW] / [STANDARD] / [HIGH] / [OFF]

[LOW], [STANDARD] and [HIGH] indicate the maximum range of correction.

●

When [i.Exposure] works, the colour of changes.

●

Even if [Sensitivity] is set to [100], when [i.Exposure] is activated, pictures may be taken

●

at a higher ISO Sensitivity than the setting.

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Using the [Rec] menu

[Min. Shtr Speed]

• For [Rec] menu setting procedures (→39)
Sets shutter speed to minimum. We recommend using slower shutter speeds to take
brighter pictures in dark locations.

■

Recording mode:

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Settings: [AUTO] [1/250] [1/125] [1/60] [1/30] [1/15] [1/8] [1/4] [1/2] [1]

Slower shutter speeds allow for brighter pictures but increase risk of jitter, so we

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recommend using a tripod and the self-timer.
As still pictures may become dark when using faster values such as [1/250], we

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recommend that still pictures are taken in bright locations ( flashes red when shutter
button is pressed halfway if still picture will be dark).

displayed on screen for settings other than [AUTO].

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[i.Resolution]

• For [Rec] menu setting procedures (→39)
You can use the camera’s Intelligent Resolution technology to record still pictures with
sharper outlines and clearer resolution. Also, when [i.ZOOM] is set, the zoom ratio can be
increased two times higher than the original zoom ratio with limited deterioration of picture
quality.

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Recording mode:

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Settings: [ON] / [i.ZOOM] / [OFF]

About [i.ZOOM] (→51)

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Using the [Rec] menu

[Digital Zoom]

• For [Rec] menu setting procedures (→39)
Zoom 4 times further than Optical/Extra Optical Zoom. (Note that enlarging will decrease
picture quality with Digital Zoom.)

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Recording mode:

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Settings: [ON] / [OFF]

This is fixed to [ON] when [Macro Zoom] is set.

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When Digital Zoom is used simultaneously with i.Zoom, you can only increase the

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zoom ratio up to 2 times.

[Burst]

• For [Rec] menu setting procedures (→39)
For details (→72).

[Color Mode]

• For [Rec] menu setting procedures (→39)
Set colour effects.

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Recording mode:

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Settings: [STANDARD] / [VIVID]

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Except [Intelligent Auto] Mode

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[Intelligent Auto] Mode only

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(sharper) / [B&W] / [SEPIA] / [Happy]

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[AF Assist Lamp]

• For [Rec] menu setting procedures (→39)
Illuminates lamp when dark to facilitate focus alignment.

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Recording mode:

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Settings: [ON] : Lamp illuminated with halfway press of shutter

The AF Assist Lamp has an effective distance of 1.5 m (4.9 feet).

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• Do not block the lamp with your fingers or look at it from close
range.

The setting is fixed to [OFF] in the following Scene Modes:

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[Scenery] [Night Scenery] [Handheld Night Shot] [Sunset]
[Glass Through] [Underwater]

button ( and larger AF area displayed)

[OFF] : Lamp off (taking pictures of animals in the dark,

etc.)

AF Assist Lamp

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Using the [Rec] menu

[Red-Eye Removal]

• For [Rec] menu setting procedures (→39)
Automatically detects red-eye and corrects still picture data when recording with flash
red-eye reduction ( ).

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Recording mode:

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Settings: [ON] / [OFF]

This setting will work only when [AF Mode] is (Face Detection).

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Depending on the circumstance, it may not be possible to correct red-eye.

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When the function setting is [ON], a appears with the flash icon.

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[Stabilizer]

• For [Rec] menu setting procedures (→39)
Automatically detects and prevents jitter.
When recording motion pictures, [Active Mode] (stabilizer for motion pictures) will
automatically function. This decreases the jitter of the image when recording motion
pictures while walking, etc.

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Recording mode:

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Settings: [ON] / [OFF]

The setting is fixed to [ON] either during motion picture recording or in [Handheld Night

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Shot] Scene Mode.
The setting is fixed to [OFF] in the following Scene Mode:

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[Panorama Shot] Scene Mode
Cases where Optical Image Stabiliser may be ineffective:

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Heavy jitter, high zoom ratio (also in the Digital Zoom range), fast-moving objects,
indoors or in dark locations (due to low shutter speed)
In [Active Mode], stronger effect of the correction can be achieved at the wide end.

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In the following case, [Active Mode] will not function even when recording motion

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pictures.

• When [Rec Quality] is set to [VGA] in [MP4].

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Using the [Rec] menu

[Date Stamp]

• For [Rec] menu setting procedures (→39)
Still pictures can be taken with the recording date and time stamped on the still picture.

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Recording mode:

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Settings: [W/O TIME] / [WITH TIME] / [OFF]

Date stamps on still pictures cannot be erased.

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The date cannot be stamped when [Auto Bracket] or [Burst] is set, when recording a

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motion picture, or when the [Panorama Shot] Scene Mode is set.
Do not request date printing in store or make date printing on printer for still pictures

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with date stamps. (Date printing may be overlapping.)
Cannot change the setting in [Intelligent Auto] Mode. The setting in other Recording

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Mode is applied.

[Clock Set]

• For [Rec] menu setting procedures (→39)
Set the clock. Same function as that in [Setup] menu.

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Using the [Motion Picture] menu

[Rec Mode]

• For [Motion Picture] menu setting procedures (→39)
Sets the data format of the motion picture that is recorded.

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Recording mode:

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Settings:

Recording format Effect

[AVCHD]

[MP4]

For details (→29)

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• This is a data format suitable for playback on high-definition
TVs.

• This data format is suited for playing back motion pictures on a
computer and other such devices.

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Using the [Motion Picture] menu

[Rec Quality]

• For [Motion Picture] menu setting procedures (→39)

Sets the picture quality of the motion picture that is recorded.

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Recording mode:

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Settings:

[AVCHD] in [Rec Mode]

[FSH] 1920×1080 pixels/Approx. 17 Mbps 50i

[SH] 1280×720 pixels/Approx. 17 Mbps 50p

[MP4] in [Rec Mode]

[FHD] 1920×1080 pixels/Approx. 20 Mbps

[HD] 1280×720 pixels/Approx. 10 Mbps

[VGA] 640×480 pixels/Approx. 4 Mbps 4:3

What is bit rate

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This is the volume of data for a definite period of time, and the quality becomes higher
when the number gets bigger. This unit is using the “VBR” recording method. “VBR” is
an abbreviation of “Variable Bit Rate”, and the bit rate (volume of data for definite period
of time) is changed automatically depending on the subject to record. Therefore, the
recording time is shortened when a subject with fast movement is recorded.

Picture size/Bit rate fps [Aspect Ratio]

16:9

Picture size/Bit rate fps [Aspect Ratio]

25

16:9

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Using the [Motion Picture] menu

[Continuous AF]

• For [Motion Picture] menu setting procedures (→39)
Either allow the focus to be constantly adjusted during motion picture recording, or fix the
focus position at the start of recording.

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Recording mode:

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Settings: [ON]

[OFF]: Fix focus position at the start of motion picture recording.

[Wind Cut]

• For [Motion Picture] menu setting procedures (→39)
Reduces recording of wind sounds (wind noise) when recording in a strong wind.

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Recording mode:

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Settings: [ON] / [OFF]

When [Wind Cut] is set to [ON], lower sounds will be eliminated and the sound quality

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will differ from that of normal recordings.
The [Wind Cut] setting is fixed to [OFF] when [Miniature Effect] is selected under the

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[Creative Control] Mode.

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Playing back still pictures recorded using the burst function

Pictures taken with the or setting are recorded together as a group (burst group).

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Representative picture display

A representative picture (first burst picture) is displayed when it is displayed together
with other still pictures or with motion pictures.

• All the still pictures in a burst group can be deleted or edited together.

• Continuous playback can be performed using the same operations as for motion
pictures.

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Display within each burst group

Still pictures recorded by a single burst can be displayed separately or as a list.

Press while the representative picture is being displayed

The display within each burst group appears on the screen.
On the display within each burst group, only the series of burst still pictures are
displayed.

• To return to the representative screen display → Press .

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Re-acquiring the burst group information

When the power is turned on, the (acquiring information icon) may appear.
While is displayed, pictures cannot be deleted and the [Playback] menu cannot
be used. Only [Normal Play] or [Calendar] is available as the [Playback Mode].

[Playback] menu items cannot be used while the display appears within each burst

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group.
Burst pictures cannot be displayed as a burst group during [Favorite] playback with

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[Slide Show] or [Filtering Play].
[Cropping] cannot be performed for the pictures in a burst group together.

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Burst pictures recorded after the total number of still pictures has exceeded 50,000 will

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not be grouped.
If only one still picture is left over in a burst group after deletion or other operations, it
will not be formed into a group, either.
The burst pictures recorded by another device may not be recognised as burst group

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pictures.
Burst pictures will not be grouped if recorded without setting the clock.

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Different playback methods [Playback Mode]

Recorded pictures can be played back in a variety of ways.

Press [MENU/SET]

Use cursor button to select [Playback Mode] menu and press
[MENU/SET]

Use cursor button to select the playback method and press
[MENU/SET]

When no card is inserted, pictures are played back from the built-in memory.

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The [Playback Mode] automatically becomes [Normal Play] when the REC/PLAY switch

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is set to and the power is turned on, or when switching from recording mode to
playback mode.

[2D/3D Settings]

The playback method for the 3D pictures can be switched. This menu is only displayed
during HDMI output. For details (→114)

[Slide Show]

Automatically play pictures in order and to music. Recommended when viewing on TV
screen.

Use cursor button to select the playback method and press
[MENU/SET]

[All] Play all.

[Picture Only] Plays back still pictures.

[Motion Pic. Only] Plays back motion pictures.

[3D Play] Plays back only 3D still pictures that were recorded in [3D Photo

[Travel] Play only pictures that were recorded with the [Travel Setup] or

[Category
Selection]

[Favorite] Play back pictures set as [Favorite].

Mode].

[Location]. (→97)

Select category and playback still pictures only.
(Select category with cursor button and press [MENU/SET].) (→97)

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Different playback methods [Playback Mode]

Use cursor button to set playback effects and press [MENU/
SET]

[Effect] (Select music and effects according to picture atmosphere)

[AUTO] (only available with [Category Selection] setting) / [NATURAL] / [SLOW] / [SWING] /
[URBAN] / [OFF]

[Duration]

[Repeat] [ON] / [OFF]

[Sound]

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If [Motion Pic. Only] was selected in step , [Effect] is fixed at [OFF]. Also, the duration

cannot be set.

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[Setup]

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[1SEC] / [2SEC] / [3SEC] / [5SEC] (Only available when [Effect] is [OFF])

[OFF]: Music and audio will not play back.
[AUTO]: With still pictures, music will play back, and with motion pictures,

audio will play back.
[Music]: Music effect will play back.
[Audio]: Audio is played back from motion pictures.

Select [Start] with cursor button and press [MENU/SET]

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Operations during Slide Show

During motion picture/burst group/

panorama picture playback

Pause/play

During still picture playback

Pause/play

Previous

Stop

Volume down

When [URBAN] has been selected, the picture may appear in black and white as a

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Next

Volume up

(While paused)
Previous

Volume down

Stop

(While paused)
Next

Volume up

screen effect.
When panorama pictures are played back, the [Duration] setting is disabled.

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Part of [Effect] cannot be used when displaying pictures on television using an HDMI

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mini cable (optional) or when displaying pictures recorded in portrait position.
Music effects cannot be added.

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Different playback methods [Playback Mode]

[Filtering Play]

• For switching [Playback Mode] (→95)
You can refine the selection of pictures to be viewed by narrowing them down to pictures
in selected categories or to favourite pictures, and then view those pictures.

Select the filtering method using cursor button, and press
[MENU/SET]

[Picture Only] Play back still pictures

[Video Only] Play back motion pictures

[3D Play] Play back only 3D still pictures that were recorded in [3D Photo Mode].

[Travel] Play back pictures with [Travel Date] that have been set at the time of their

[Category
Selection]

[Favorite] Play back pictures set as [Favorite].

recording.

Select whether to play back the pictures by date or by travel location
using cursor button, and press [MENU/SET].

• When [All] is selected, the pictures recorded with [Travel Date] are
played back.

Select the date or travel location using cursor button, and press [MENU/
SET].

Play back pictures that have been narrowed down by category, such as
Scene Mode.

Select the category using cursor button, and press [MENU/SET].

Pictures taken using Face Recognition

[Portrait] / / [Soft Skin] / [Night Portrait] / / [Baby] /

[Scenery] / / [Panorama Shot] / [Sunset] / / [Glass Through]

[Night Portrait] / / [Night Scenery] / / [Handheld Night Shot] /
[Sports]

[Baby] /
[Pet]
[Food]
[Underwater]

[Burst] ( or only)

[Calendar]

• For switching [Playback Mode] (→95)

Select the date from the calendar screen to view only the pictures taken on that day. (→36)

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Retouching pictures

[Auto Retouch]

You can adjust the colour and brightness of a still picture to bring them into balance.

• New pictures are created after editing pictures with [Auto Retouch]. Before starting to
edit, make sure that there is enough free space in the built-in memory or memory card.

• Example picture

Select a still picture to retouch during playback and press

Use cursor button to select [Auto Retouch] and press [MENU/
SET]

Use cursor button to select [ON] and press [MENU/SET]

• A confirmation screen is displayed. If you select [Yes], the new retouched still
picture is saved.

• When [OFF] is selected, you can restore a picture to its original condition (before
retouching).

The retouch effect may be less apparent in some still pictures.

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Some still pictures may have higher noise levels after retouching.

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It may not be possible to use [Auto Retouch] with still pictures that have already been

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retouched.
It may not be possible to retouch still pictures recorded with other cameras.

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[Auto Retouch] is unable to perform in the following cases:

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• Motion pictures

• Still pictures recorded in [Panorama Shot] Scene Mode

• 3D still pictures

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Retouching pictures

[Creative Retouch]

You can retouch recorded still pictures by selecting the effect that you want to apply.

• New pictures are created after editing pictures with [Creative Retouch]. Before starting
to edit, make sure that there is enough free space in the built-in memory or memory
card.

Select a still picture to retouch during playback and press

Use cursor button to select [Creative Retouch] and press
[MENU/SET]

Press to select a setting

• The picture retouched with the selected effect is displayed.

• When [OFF] is selected, you can restore a picture to its original condition (before
retouching).

Setting Effect

[Expressive]

[Retro]

[High key]

[Dynamic Monochrome]

[Toy Effect]

[Soft Focus]

This picture effect creates a pop art style picture that
enhances the colour.

This picture effect creates the soft appearance of a tarnished
picture.

This picture effect creates a brighter and lighter toned
appearance for the entire picture.

This picture effect creates a monochromatic picture with a
higher contrast and more dramatic atmosphere.

This picture effect creates a picture that resembles pictures
taken by a toy camera with a reduced amount of peripheral
light.

• About adjusting colour shade
→ Press the [DISP.] button and use the cursor button to

select the shades of a colour.

This picture effect creates a soft appearance by intentionally
blurring the entire picture.

Press [MENU/SET]

• A confirmation screen is displayed. If you select [Yes], the new retouched still
picture is saved.

The retouch effect may be less apparent in some still pictures.

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It may not be possible to retouch still pictures recorded with other cameras.

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[Creative Retouch] is unable to be performed in the following cases:

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• Motion pictures

• Still pictures recorded in [Panorama Shot] Scene Mode

• 3D still pictures

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Using the [Playback] menu

You can set the recorded picture to upload to the image-sharing websites, edit the picture
(for example, trimming), and set a protection setting in the picture.

• For [Playback] menu display and operation methods (→39)

• Depending on the [Playback Mode], some [Playback] menu items are not displayed.

• It may not be possible to set or edit pictures taken with other cameras.

• New pictures are created after editing pictures with tools such as [Text Stamp] and
[Resize]. Before starting to edit, make sure that there is enough free space in the built­in memory or memory card.

[Upload Set]

You can select pictures on the camera for uploading to image-sharing websites
(Facebook or YouTube).

• You can only upload motion pictures to YouTube, while you may upload both motion
pictures and still pictures to Facebook.

• Pictures on the built-in memory cannot be set. Copy pictures to a card (→109) before
making [Upload Set] settings.

Use cursor button to select [SINGLE] or [MULTI], and then
press [MENU/SET]

Select picture and make setting

[SINGLE]

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Use cursor button to select

picture and press [MENU/
SET]

[MULTI]

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Use cursor button to select picture and

press [DISP.] button

• To cancel →
Press [DISP.] button
again.

Web upload setting

• To cancel →
Press [MENU/SET] again.

Web upload setting

To execute → Press [MENU/SET].

• Confirmation screen is
displayed. If you select
[Yes], the operation is
executed.

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